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Cadia Rehabilitation Capitol
1225 Walker Road, Dover, DE 19904
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Cadia Rehabilitation Capitol is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Dover, Delaware, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 104 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Delaware median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 7, 18 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 25.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 35.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Delaware median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 45.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kent Co. median | Delaware median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 31 | 31 | 33 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.8 | 30.0 | 35.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.8% | 35.1% | 41.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,018 | $34,838 | $34,838 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 44 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Delaware average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 27 Jan 2026, 12 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×17 E ×11 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2025 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | E | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Delaware average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.8%, RNs 42.9%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Delaware median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.2% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.0% | 14.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.3% | 10.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Capitol Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Llc. Chain: Cadia Healthcare (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald E Schafer Irrev Tr Fbo Eric Robert Schafer | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/31/2010 |
| Ronald E Schafer Irrev Trfbo Lauren Elizabeth Marie Schafer | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/31/2010 |
| Silver Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/31/2010 |
| Long Term Care Corp | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/1997 |
| Long Term Care Corp | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/1997 |
| Sabra Health Care Reit Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2011 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Kent County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center At Eden Hill, LLC | Dover | 80 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 30.0 | — | 22 May 2026 |
| Westminster Village Health | Dover | 75 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 44.0 | $30K | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Bay Terrace Rehabilitation and Health Center | Dover | 85 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 44.7 | $35K | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Complete Care At Silver Lake LLC | Dover | 120 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 25.0 | $48K | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)SFF Candidate | Smyrna | 175 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 6.3 | $60K | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Evergreen Post Acute | Smyrna | 151 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 69 | 45.7 | $94K | 11 May 2026 |
All 7 facilities in Kent County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cadia Rehabilitation Capitol been cited for?
31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Delaware median is 33 per facility.
Has Cadia Rehabilitation Capitol been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cadia Rehabilitation Capitol compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Delaware median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cadia Rehabilitation Capitol?
It is part of the Cadia Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ronald E Schafer Irrev Tr Fbo Eric Robert Schafer, Ronald E Schafer Irrev Trfbo Lauren Elizabeth Marie Schafer and Silver Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cadia Rehabilitation Capitol last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.