Delaware · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Delaware
Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Delaware?
CMS Care Compare lists 30 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in Delaware, out of 44 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Wilmington (11), Dover (4) and Newark (4). 12 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 30
- All homes in Delaware
- 44
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 12
- Average overall stars
- 3.2
How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 214+ stars for staffing
- 14Nurse turnover below the national median
- 5No fines or payment denials
- 6Nonprofit
- 29Medicaid certified
All 30, by CMS Rating
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing homes in Wilmington | 11 | 5 |
| Nursing homes in Dover | 4 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Newark | 4 | 2 |
| Nursing homes in Milford | 2 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Seaford | 2 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Georgetown | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Greenville | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Hockessin | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Lewes | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Middletown | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Millsboro | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Smyrna | 1 | 0 |
More About This List
Read why antipsychotic use matters in dementia care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Delaware, nursing homes that accept medicaid in Delaware, nonprofit nursing homes in Delaware.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in Delaware?
30 of the 44 CMS-certified nursing homes in Delaware meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.
Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use 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 Jeanne Jugan Residence in Newark (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?
FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.
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.