DELAWARE VETERANS HOME

Delaware Veterans Home is a state government-owned skilled nursing facility located at 100 Delaware Veterans Blvd in Milford, Delaware, within Sussex County. The facility operates 144 certified beds and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. As a state-operated veterans home, it serves eligible veterans residing in Delaware. The facility holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which is the highest rating available on the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the results of on-site inspections conducted by state surveyors on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 5 stars, indicating staffing levels and staffing consistency that meet the highest thresholds used in CMS calculations. The quality measure rating is also 5 stars, based on clinical data reporting outcomes across a range of measures such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, and resident functional status. A 5-star overall rating is above the national average of 3.0 stars. Delaware Veterans Home accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility conditions and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term nursing facility care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria established by the state of Delaware. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (302) 424-6000 to confirm current payment policies and to inquire about any additional financial assistance programs that may apply to veterans or their dependents. When compared to national benchmarks, Delaware Veterans Home performs above average across all CMS rating categories. The national average overall rating is 3.0 stars. A 5-star overall rating places this facility in the top tier of CMS-rated nursing homes nationally. The 5-star staffing and quality measure ratings similarly reflect performance that exceeds the national midpoint, while the 4-star health inspection rating indicates performance above average in that category as well. These ratings are based on data submitted to and verified by CMS and are subject to periodic updates as new inspection cycles and quality data become available. Individuals seeking additional information about rating methodology may consult the CMS Care Compare database directly.