DELAWARE HOSPITAL F/T CHRONICALLY ILL (DHCI)

Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI) is a state government-operated long-term care facility located at 100 Sunnyside Road in Smyrna, Delaware, within Kent County. The facility holds 175 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. As a government-state owned institution, DHCI operates under the oversight of state health authorities. The facility carries an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using data from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures, each assessed independently. The health inspection rating for DHCI stands at 1 out of 5 stars, indicating a record of inspection findings that ranks among the lower tier nationally. In contrast, the staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting reported staffing levels that exceed typical benchmarks for facilities of comparable size. The quality measure rating also reaches 5 out of 5 stars, indicating that clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS perform at a high level relative to national comparisons. The disparity between the high staffing and quality scores and the low health inspection score is reflected in the overall 2-star composite rating. DHCI accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to a broad range of residents who qualify under those federal and state programs. Individuals seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (302) 223-1500 to inquire about current availability, specific program eligibility requirements, and any additional payment arrangements that may apply. When compared to national averages, DHCI presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars, largely driven by its 1-star health inspection rating. However, its 5-star scores in both staffing and quality measures indicate that certain operational dimensions perform well above average. The health inspection component encompasses findings from standard annual surveys as well as complaint investigations, and a lower score in this category reflects a higher volume or severity of cited deficiencies during the inspection review period. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for detailed inspection reports and specific deficiency data. This facility serves a specialized population of chronically ill individuals and operates within the Delaware state government structure, which distinguishes it from most privately owned or nonprofit long-term care providers in the region.