Nursing homes in Milford, DE
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Milford, part of the Sussex area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Milford, Delaware, and the surrounding Sussex County area can access long-term care through two local nursing facilities. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, these homes hold an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. High-quality options exist within the 19963 ZIP code, most notably the Delaware Veterans Home, which currently maintains a top 5-star rating under state operation.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Milford
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- STATE OF DELAWARE1 home
- NATIONWIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES1 home
What to look for in Milford
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Milford
| DELAWARE VETERANS HOME STATE OF DELAWARE · Large · Government | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| POLARIS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER NATIONWIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
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