CAverage · score 56/100 · #18 of 44 in Delaware
Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)
100 Sunnyside Road, Smyrna, DE 19977 · 175 certified beds · Government - State
Staffing 10.3 nurse hours per resident-daytop 10% in Delaware
10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 252)bottom quarter
$59,947 in fines in 3 years
Why Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Delaware nursing homes in the same size band (large, 175 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) at a Glance
C
56/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 10.25 h.
97<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 252.
17<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
43<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $59,947 fines, 0 denials.
77<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Delaware, large facilities · CMS record 085035 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address100 Sunnyside Road, Smyrna, DE 19977
Phone3022231500
CountyKent
OwnershipGovernment - State
Certified beds175
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityYes — CMS oversight programme
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- 8 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 32) — top quarter
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- Staffing 3.8 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Delaware
- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — top 10%
1
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- Staffing 7.1 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Delaware
- 7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 56) — above median
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