Delaware Veterans Home
Milford, DE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 085051) · 144 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $118,757
Phone: (302) 424-6000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Delaware Veterans Home has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, above Delaware's state average of 3.28. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Delaware Veterans Home reports 7.08 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 2.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.0%.
Delaware Veterans Home has 2 federal fines on record totaling $118,757.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Delaware Veterans Home is a state government-owned nursing home in Milford, Sussex County, Delaware, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been certified since June 2007 and is licensed for 144 beds, with an average of 63.7 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Delaware Veterans Home carries an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Delaware state average of 3.28. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a Health Inspection rating of 2 out of 5, a Quality Measures rating of 5 out of 5, and a Staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels average 7.08 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 2.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.0% over the measured period.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $118,757.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse icon for Delaware Veterans Home, indicating a citation related to abuse was identified in the inspection record. Families should review the detailed inspection findings on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision. No Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the available data.
Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Delaware Veterans Home has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Delaware state average of 3.28.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 7.08 hours per resident per day, including 2.46 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is 54.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $118,757.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus designation is indicated in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 144 beds with an average of 63.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the State government; no chain affiliation is noted in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 20, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (2/5), Staffing (5/5), Quality Measures (5/5), and an Overall rating (4/5) that combines these factors.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3024246000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3024246000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/085051?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.