CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Delaware. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Delaware Hospital F/t Chronically ILL (dhci) is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Smyrna, Delaware with 175 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE OF DELAWARE | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Sep 1, 1983 |
| STEWART, GERALDINE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2025 |
| CAHALL, LAUREEN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 25, 2026 |
| STEWART, GERALDINE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TEETER, TAMMY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 2, 2019 |
| STATE OF DELAWARE | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Sep 1, 1983 |
| CAHALL, LAUREEN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 25, 2026 |
| HARRIS, CURTIS | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | May 23, 2026 |
| STEWART, GERALDINE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 25, 2026 |
| TEETER, TAMMY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Dec 2, 2019 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Delaware Hospital F/t Chronically ILL (dhci) and nearby alternatives.
Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.