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REGAL HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER

6525 LANCASTER PIKE, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707
Score: 22 / 100

Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 22/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Delaware. Families considering this Hockessin facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center is near the national average, with 3.94 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 67 deficiencies at Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.94 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.37 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.39 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.18 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.64 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.21 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

67
Total Deficiencies
May 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 4 Minor 🟠 62 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0604 Severity G
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    May 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    May 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    May 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    May 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0551 Severity D
    Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
    May 22, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.5% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 4.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 15.9% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.3% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $140,261

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 22 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
172
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 22, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20