B

DELAWARE HOSPITAL F/T CHRONICALLY ILL (DHCI)

100 SUNNYSIDE ROAD, SMYRNA, DE 19977
Score: 72 / 100

Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 72/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Smyrna facility ranks in the 73th percentile among Delaware nursing homes.

Staffing levels at Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) exceed national averages, with 10.30 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 2.64 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 11 deficiencies at Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci), including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 10.30 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 2.64 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.83 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 5.84 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 8.36 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.61 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

11
Total Deficiencies
Oct 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 8 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Feb 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Feb 21, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0568 Severity D
    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
    Feb 21, 2022 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Feb 21, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 1.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 14.8% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.5% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.6% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 1.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 12.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $82,885

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 72 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -8 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
175
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 11, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1