Delaware · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Delaware
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Delaware?
CMS Care Compare lists 18 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Delaware, out of 44 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Wilmington (6), Dover (2) and Hockessin (2). 10 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 18
- All homes in Delaware
- 44
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 18
- Average overall stars
- 4.6
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 105 stars overall
- 114+ stars for inspections
- 144+ stars for staffing
- 9No fines or payment denials
- 12Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 7Nonprofit
All 18, by CMS Rating
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Inspections | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore at Foulk | Wilmington | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Exceptional Care for Children | Newark | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| The Moorings at Lewes | Lewes | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Willowbrooke Court at Country House | Wilmington | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center at Manor House | Seaford | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Center at Eden Hill, LLC | Dover | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Delmar | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Jeanne Jugan Residence | Newark | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Willowbrooke Court at Cokesbury Village | Hockessin | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Cadia Rehabilitation Silverside | Wilmington | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Lofland Park Center | Seaford | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Regency Healthcare & Rehab Center | Wilmington | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek | Wilmington | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Complete Care at Brackenville LLC | Hockessin | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Complete Care at Hillside LLC | Wilmington | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Stonegates | Greenville | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Westminster Village Health | Dover | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Delaware Veterans Home | Milford | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home.
Matching Homes by City
| City | Matching homes | 4 or 5 stars |
|---|---|---|
| Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Wilmington | 6 | 6 |
| Nursing homes in Dover | 2 | 2 |
| Nursing homes in Hockessin | 2 | 2 |
| Nursing homes in Newark | 2 | 2 |
| Nursing homes in Seaford | 2 | 2 |
| Nursing homes in Delmar | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Greenville | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Lewes | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Milford | 1 | 1 |
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Delaware. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Delaware: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Delaware, nonprofit nursing homes in Delaware, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Delaware.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Delaware?
18 of the 44 CMS-certified nursing homes in Delaware meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Delaware Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Encore at Foulk in Wilmington (5 stars), Exceptional Care for Children in Newark (5 stars) and The Moorings at Lewes in Lewes (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Delaware?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Delaware's Delaware Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.