REGAL HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER

Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center is a for-profit, corporate-owned skilled nursing facility located at 6525 Lancaster Pike in Hockessin, Delaware (zip code 19707), within New Castle County. The facility maintains 172 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. It can be reached by phone at (302) 998-0181. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. This rating falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of standard state inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average and indicates a moderate level of staffing relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, derived from clinical data points that track outcomes such as resident mobility, pain management, and other care indicators. CMS star ratings are updated periodically and are intended to provide a standardized basis for comparing nursing facilities nationwide. Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either form of federal or state assistance. Families and prospective residents are advised to contact the facility directly to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance arrangements that may be accommodated. When viewed against national benchmarks, Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center scores below the 3.0-star national average in three of four CMS rating categories: overall (2 stars), health inspection (2 stars), and quality measures (2 stars). The staffing category, at 3 stars, is consistent with the national average. These figures are drawn from publicly available CMS data and are provided here as a reference point for individuals researching nursing facility options in the Hockessin, Delaware area. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report and, where possible, conduct in-person visits to supplement publicly available data before making care decisions.