These are the top 20 highest-rated nursing homes in Delaware according to the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 3 stars or higher. The average rating across this list is 4.3/5. 9 of these 20 facilities have no fines on record.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willowbrooke Court at Country House | Wilmington | $0 | |
| 2 | Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center at Manor House | Seaford | $0 | |
| 3 | The Moorings at Lewes | Lewes | $0 | |
| 4 | Encore at Foulk | Wilmington | $13,544 | |
| 5 | Exceptional Care for Children | Newark | $0 | |
| 6 | Willowbrooke Court at Cokesbury Village | Hockessin | $0 | |
| 7 | Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Delmar | $23,998 | |
| 8 | Center at Eden Hill, LLC | Dover | $0 | |
| 9 | Jeanne Jugan Residence | Newark | $0 | |
| 10 | Regency Healthcare & Rehab Center | Wilmington | $77,867 | |
| 11 | Lofland Park Center | Seaford | $0 | |
| 12 | Complete Care at Hillside LLC | Wilmington | $0 | |
| 13 | Stonegates | Greenville | $48,696 | |
| 14 | Encore at Wilmington | Wilmington | $32,394 | |
| 15 | Westminster Village Health | Dover | $30,494 | |
| 16 | Complete Care at Brackenville LLC | Hockessin | $16,801 | |
| 17 | Delaware Veterans Home | Milford | $118,757 | |
| 18 | Cadia Rehabilitation Silverside | Wilmington | $10,608 | |
| 19 | Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Wilmington | $8,278 | |
| 20 | Seaford Center | Seaford | $192,384 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.