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Delaware Veterans Home
100 Delaware Veterans Blvd, Milford, DE 19963
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.
Delaware Veterans Home is a Government, state nursing home in Milford, Delaware, certified for 144 beds and caring for about 64 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Delaware median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 8, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 35.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $119K.
Reported nurse staffing is 7.1 hours per resident per day (2.5 RN), above the Delaware median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 54.0%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Sussex Co. median | Delaware median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 39 | 33 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.6 | 30.0 | 35.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 7.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.0% | 42.2% | 41.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $118,757 | $62,618 | $34,838 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (12 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: 12 Mar 2026, 25 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×16 E ×2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | 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 | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 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 | 17 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | 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 | 26 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | Fine | $86,920 | |
| 6 Mar 2025 | Fine | $31,837 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Delaware average. Turnover: nursing staff 54.0%, RNs 57.7%; 0 administrators 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 | 14.8% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.2% | 14.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.6% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.4% | 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: government, state. Legal business name: State Of Delaware.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Sussex County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Delmar | 109 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 15.6 | $24K | 5 Dec 2025 |
| The Moorings At Lewes | Lewes | 40 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5.0 | — | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center At Manor House | Seaford | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 46.7 | — | 6 May 2025 |
| Lofland Park Center | Seaford | 110 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 18.2 | — | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Cadia Rehabilitation Renaissance | Millsboro | 130 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 39 | 30.0 | $14K | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Seaford Center | Seaford | 124 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 55 | 44.4 | $192K | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Delaware Bay Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Georgetown | 139 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 38 | 27.3 | $63K | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Excelcare At Lewes LLCabuse icon | Lewes | 179 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 46 | 25.7 | $107K | 18 Feb 2026 |
All 12 facilities in Sussex County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Delaware Veterans Home been cited for?
21 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 Delaware Veterans Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $119K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Delaware Veterans Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 7.1 hours per resident per day against a Delaware median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Delaware Veterans Home?
Ownership type is government, state. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Delaware Veterans Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Mar 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.