Nursing homes in Wilmington, DE
Compare 14 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Wilmington, part of the New Castle area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Wilmington serves as the healthcare hub for New Castle County, currently housing 14 state-licensed nursing homes. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars. Residents seeking top-tier clinical care may consider Willowbrooke Court at Country House, which stands out as one of the city's three 5-star facilities. Families throughout the 19805, 19806, 19807, and 19808 ZIP codes can utilize these federal ratings to evaluate local long-term care options.
Rating distribution
avg 3.3★ · 14 homesProvider mix in Wilmington
11 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Wilmington
- 7 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 9 of 14 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 3 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 6 of 14 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Wilmington
- 1WILLOWBROOKE COURT AT COUNTRY HOUSE5.0ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES · Small
- 2CADIA REHABILITATION SILVERSIDE5.0CADIA HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 3ENCORE AT WINDSOR HILLS5.0SNH DEL TENANT LLC · Small
- 4KENTMERE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER4.0KENTMERE HOME OF MERCIFUL REST SOCIETY INC. · Medium
- 5REGENCY HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER4.0NATIONWIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · Medium
- 6COMPLETE CARE AT HILLSIDE LLC4.0COMPLETE CARE · Medium
- 7ENCORE AT WILMINGTON4.0SNH DEL TENANT LLC · Medium
- 8CADIA REHABILITATION PIKE CREEK4.0CADIA HEALTHCARE · Large
- 9EXCELCARE AT WILMINGTON LLC3.0EXCELCARE · Large
- 10GILPIN HALL3.0HOME FOR AGED WOMEN, INC. · Medium
All homes in Wilmington
| WILLOWBROOKE COURT AT COUNTRY HOUSE ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| CADIA REHABILITATION SILVERSIDE CADIA HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| ENCORE AT WINDSOR HILLS SNH DEL TENANT LLC · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| KENTMERE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER KENTMERE HOME OF MERCIFUL REST SOCIETY INC. · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| REGENCY HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER NATIONWIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| COMPLETE CARE AT HILLSIDE LLC COMPLETE CARE · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| ENCORE AT WILMINGTON SNH DEL TENANT LLC · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| CADIA REHABILITATION PIKE CREEK CADIA HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| EXCELCARE AT WILMINGTON LLC EXCELCARE · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| GILPIN HALL HOME FOR AGED WOMEN, INC. · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| PIKE CREEK NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LIFEWORKS REHAB · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Coral Springs Rehab & Healthcare PRESTIGE HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| WILMINGTON NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LIFEWORKS REHAB · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| KUTZ REHABILITATION AND NURSING THE MILTON AND HATTIE KUTZ HOME, INC. · Medium · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
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