Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)
Smyrna, Delaware
100 Sunnyside Road, Smyrna, DE, 19977
Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) Quality & Safety Report
Good
CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $82,885
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 2.74 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.83 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 5.84 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.06 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 5 to 4 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 175 certified beds · ~72 avg residents/day (41% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill is a state-owned, 175-bed skilled nursing facility located in Smyrna, Delaware. The center holds a 4-star overall rating from CMS, underpinned by 5-star ratings in both staffing and quality measures. While it maintains high marks for clinical care and personnel, its most recent health inspection resulted in a 2-star rating.
Location
100 Sunnyside Road, Smyrna, DE, 19977, Smyrna, DE
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)?
- Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
- How did Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) score on health inspections?
- Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)?
- Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) have?
- Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) has 175 certified beds.
- Does Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) located?
- Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) is located at 100 Sunnyside Road, Smyrna, DE, 19977, Smyrna, Delaware.
- How can I contact Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)?
- You can reach Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) by phone at +1 302-223-1500.
Nearby facilities
- Evergreen Post Acute 2.2 mi
3034 South Dupont Blvd, Smyrna, DE, 19977
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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