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Kutz Rehabilitation and Nursing
704 River Road, Wilmington, DE 19809
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.
Certified for 90 beds, Kutz Rehabilitation and Nursing serves Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1993.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Delaware median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 46 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 27, 14 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 51.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 35.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $168K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.2 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), above the Delaware median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 75.3%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | New Castle Co. median | Delaware median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 46 | 33 | 33 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 51.1 | 35.7 | 35.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.2 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 75.3% | 44.9% | 41.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $168,019 | $32,394 | $34,838 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (25 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: 4 Mar 2026, 26 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: G ×4 D ×30 E ×12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 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 | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 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 | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | 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 | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | 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 | 15 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | Fine | $114,563 | |
| 16 Feb 2024 | Fine | $53,456 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Delaware average. Turnover: nursing staff 75.3%, RNs 87.5%; — 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 | 10.6% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.3% | 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 short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.8% | 14.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.4% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.2% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: The Milton And Hattie Kutz Home, Inc..
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 New Castle County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadia Rehabilitation Silverside | Wilmington | 116 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 25.0 | $11K | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Encore At Foulk | Wilmington | 46 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 26.1 | $14K | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Exceptional Care For Children | Newark | 46 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | 10.9 | — | 19 May 2026 |
| Jeanne Jugan Residence | Newark | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 35.0 | — | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Willowbrooke Court At Cokesbury Village | Hockessin | 10 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 110.0 | — | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Willowbrooke Court At Country House | Wilmington | 14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 35.7 | — | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek | Wilmington | 177 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 35 | 19.8 | $106K | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Complete Care At Brackenville LLC | Hockessin | 104 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 28.8 | $17K | 5 Mar 2026 |
All 25 facilities in New Castle County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Kutz Rehabilitation and Nursing been cited for?
46 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Delaware median is 33 per facility.
Has Kutz Rehabilitation and Nursing been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $168K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Kutz Rehabilitation and Nursing compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.2 hours per resident per day against a Delaware median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Kutz Rehabilitation and Nursing?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Kutz Rehabilitation and Nursing last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 4 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.