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PIKE CREEK NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

5651 LIMESTONE ROAD, WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Score: 13 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

Pike Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 13/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Delaware. Families considering this Wilmington facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Pike Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is near the national average, with 3.79 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 97 deficiencies at Pike Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.79 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.58 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.12 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.09 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.32 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.31 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

97
Total Deficiencies
Aug 12, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 6 Minor 🟠 88 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0550 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Aug 12, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Aug 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Aug 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0726 Severity J
    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.
    Sep 9, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity J
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Sep 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service 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 2.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 16.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $484,596

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 13 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 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 - Individual
Certified Beds
177
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 9, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
30