Milford Center
Milford, DE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 085010) · 136 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $176,862
Phone: (302) 422-3303 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Milford Center holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Delaware state average of 3.28 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Milford Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.0%.
Milford Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $176,862.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Milford Center is a for-profit nursing home located in Milford, Sussex County, Delaware, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 30, 1969. The facility is certified for 136 beds and had an average of 89.3 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Milford Center is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
CMS assigns Milford Center an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Delaware state average of 3.28 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.95, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.0%.
On penalties: CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $176,862.00 assessed against this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and review the latest inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Milford Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Delaware state average of 3.28 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Milford Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 42.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $176,862.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Milford Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Milford Center is certified for 136 beds and had an average of 89.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Milford Center is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Milford Center has been certified since May 30, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; Milford Center scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (302) 422-3303 and verify details 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 (302) 422-3303 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/085010?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.