Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)
Smyrna, DE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 085035) · 175 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $59,947
Phone: (302) 223-1500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Delaware's state average of 3.28. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill reports 10.25 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 2.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 17.5%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $59,947.00 against Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill, with 0 payment denials. This facility is also designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality and faces increased inspection scrutiny.
About this facility
Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (DHCI) is a government (state)-owned nursing home in Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1989. The facility is licensed for 175 beds, though it currently serves an average of 73 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, DHCI holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Delaware state average of 3.28. This overall score is composed of four components: a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measures (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 10.25, including 2.85 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 17.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $59,947.00 assessed against this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record.
CMS has designated DHCI as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program. This designation identifies facilities CMS considers to have a history of persistent poor quality, and such facilities are subject to more frequent inspections than typical nursing homes. Families should review the full inspection history on Care Compare.
No abuse icon is indicated in this dataset for this facility. There is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
DHCI has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Delaware's state average of 3.28.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, DHCI is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 10.25 hours per resident per day, including 2.85 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5 and turnover of 17.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $59,947.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged in the data, but CMS has designated DHCI as an SFF Candidate, meaning it is considered a persistently underperforming facility subject to increased inspections.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
DHCI is certified for 175 beds and has an average daily census of 73 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
DHCI is owned by a state government entity; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
DHCI was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); DHCI scores 2, 1, 5, and 4 stars respectively on these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; please contact the facility at 3022231500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This dataset does not cover tour logistics; contact the facility at 3022231500 to arrange a visit and review its Special Focus and inspection history beforehand.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view DHCI's current, official CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/085035?state=DE.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.