Last Updated: December 2025

🏆 Top 25 Nursing Homes in Delaware

View our comprehensive rankings of the highest quality facilities in Delaware, based on CMS data, staffing, safety, and quality measures.

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Delaware at a Glance

44
Total Facilities
3.3
Average Rating
N/A
Avg RN Hours/Day
N/A%
Avg Turnover Rate

CMS Star Rating Distribution

(5-Star)
13
29.5%
(4-Star)
8
18.2%
(3-Star)
5
11.4%
(2-Star)
12
27.3%
(1-Star)
5
11.4%

About Nursing Homes in Delaware

Delaware has 44 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average quality rating of 3.3 stars. 13 facilities (29.5%) earn the top five-star rating, above the national average of 18.9%.

All nursing homes in Delaware are regulated by state and federal agencies, undergo regular CMS inspections, and must meet federal quality standards. Use our search tool to compare facilities based on Medicare ratings, staffing levels, quality measures, and safety records.

Nursing Home Costs in Delaware

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Statewide Average

Nursing home costs in Delaware average $466-$490 per day ($13,980-$14,700/month) for skilled nursing care, which is 46% above the national median according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey.

Most facilities accept Medicare for short-term rehabilitation (up to 100 days), private insurance, and Medicaid for eligible residents.

Cost Variation by Metro Area

We have city-level cost data for 1 metro areas in Delaware. Costs can vary significantly by location:

Dover
$460-$468/day ($13,800-$14,040/month)
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Browse by City in Delaware

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WILMINGTON
14 facilities

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All Nursing Homes in Delaware

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Showing 44 of 44 facilities in Delaware

DELAWARE VETERANS HOME

100 DELAWARE VETERANS BLVD, MILFORD, DE 19963

Phone: (302)424-6000

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 144 | Est. Occupancy: 48% (~74 available)

GovernmentCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

CENTER AT EDEN HILL, LLC

300 BANNING STREET, DOVER, DE 19904

Phone: (302)677-7100

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 80 | Est. Occupancy: 91% (~7 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

MILLCROFT LIVING

255 POSSUM PARK ROAD, NEWARK, DE 19711

Phone: (302)366-0160

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 110 | Est. Occupancy: 80% (~22 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

THE MOORINGS AT LEWES

17028 CADBURY CIRCLE, LEWES, DE 19958

Phone: (302)645-6400

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 40 | Est. Occupancy: 86% (~6 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

JEANNE JUGAN RESIDENCE

185 SALEM CHURCH ROAD, NEWARK, DE 19713

Phone: (302)368-5886

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 40 | Est. Occupancy: 50% (~20 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

FOULK LIVING

1212 FOULK ROAD, WILMINGTON, DE 19803

Phone: (302)478-4296

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 46 | Est. Occupancy: 94% (~3 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
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📚 Expert Guides to Evaluating Nursing Homes

Learn how to interpret quality ratings and staffing metrics with our data-driven guides based on 14,751 facilities nationwide.

The Truth About Star Ratings

Only 18.9% of facilities earn 5 stars. Learn what ratings really mean and how to use them effectively.

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Understanding Staffing Levels

Delaware averages N/A RN hours/day. Learn what staffing metrics reveal about care quality.

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Facility Tour Checklist

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Warning Signs of Neglect

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