nursing home in Smyrna, DE
Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)
100 Sunnyside Road, Smyrna, DE 19977 · (302) 223-1500
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- Special Focus candidate
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) at a glance
Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) is a 175-bed government nursing home in Smyrna, Delaware (Kent County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Delaware average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 10.3 hours of nursing care per day (2.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.3 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 9, 2026) found 10 health citations. The Delaware average is 10.9.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $59,947.
Nursing staff turnover is 17.5% per year (state average 41.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Beds
- 175
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1989
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Kent County
- CMS Certification Number
- 085035
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Delaware avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Delaware avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 10.25 hrs | 4.35 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.85 hrs | 0.97 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.72 hrs | 2.40 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 8.54 hrs | 3.89 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 17.5% | 41.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 29.5% | 41.2% | 42.9% | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Delaware avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 10 | 11 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 207.8 | 98 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Delaware avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $59,947 | $67,512 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Delaware avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 175 | 107 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 73 | 90 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 41.7% | 81.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Delaware avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.8% | 3.5% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 13.2% | 10.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 8.7% | 12.7% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 7.2% | 13.6% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1.8% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 10.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 14.2% | 21.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 14% | 20.2% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.6% | 97.4% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 70.4% | 95.7% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Delaware avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 45.5% | 83.5% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 3 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2026 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected February 23, 2026 |
| January 9, 2026 Standard | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 23, 2026 |
| January 9, 2026 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 23, 2026 |
| January 9, 2026 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 23, 2026 |
| January 9, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 23, 2026 |
| January 9, 2026 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 23, 2026 |
| January 9, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 23, 2026 |
| January 9, 2026 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 23, 2026 |
| January 9, 2026 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 23, 2026 |
| October 3, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected November 17, 2025 |
| February 24, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected March 24, 2025 |
| December 12, 2024 Fire safety | Provide emergency officials' contact information. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0031 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| December 12, 2024 Fire safety | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0018 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| December 12, 2024 Fire safety | Establish emergency prep training and testing. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0036 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| December 12, 2024 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0023 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| December 12, 2024 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0020 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $59,947 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2025 | Fine | $42,602 |
| February 24, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAHALL, LAUREEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/25/2026 |
| HARRIS, CURTIS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2026 |
| STATE OF DELAWARE Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/1983 |
| STEWART, GERALDINE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/25/2026 |
| TEETER, TAMMY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2019 |
| STEWART, GERALDINE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| STATE OF DELAWARE Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/1983 |
| CAHALL, LAUREEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/25/2026 |
| STEWART, GERALDINE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| TEETER, TAMMY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)'s rating?
Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Delaware nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 10 citations, compared with a Delaware average of 10.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)?
It is government - state. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) and how do I contact it?
Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) is at 100 Sunnyside Road, Smyrna, DE 19977. Phone: (302) 223-1500.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.