nursing home in Wilmington, DE

Gilpin Hall

1101 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806 · (302) 654-4486

★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★5
  • Quality measures★★★★★3
  • Abuse citation

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Gilpin Hall at a glance

Gilpin Hall is a 96-bed non-profit nursing home in Wilmington, Delaware (New Castle County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Delaware average of 3.2.

Residents receive about 4.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.3 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (August 29, 2025) found 12 health citations. The Delaware average is 10.9.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 27.8% per year (state average 41.3%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Other
Beds
96
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
January 7, 1997
Resident/family council
Resident
County
New Castle County
CMS Certification Number
085047

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityDelaware avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.2 / 53 / 5Average
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.7 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 54 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 54 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)3 / 54.4 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53.7 / 53.3 / 5Average

Staffing

This facility4.95 hrsDelaware average4.35 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Delaware and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityDelaware avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.95 hrs4.35 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.63 hrs0.97 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.13 hrs2.40 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)4.51 hrs3.89 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)27.8%41.3%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)21.4%41.2%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility12Delaware average11U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Delaware and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityDelaware avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)12119Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)543Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)609880.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Delaware average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Delaware and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityDelaware avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$67,512$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)021Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityDelaware avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds96107107
Average residents per day929086
Occupancy96%81.1%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.8%Delaware average3.2%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Delaware and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityDelaware avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)3.8%3.2%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)2.7%3.5%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)7.6%10.7%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)9%2.1%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)1.6%0.4%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)17.1%12.7%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)7.7%13.6%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)8.8%5.4%5.2%Worse
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%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)20.1%21.8%19.5%Average
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)28.9%20.2%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%97.4%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%95.7%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility96.4%Delaware average83.5%U.S. average82%
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine: this facility vs. Delaware and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityDelaware avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)96.4%83.5%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 24 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 14, 2026
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
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected January 8, 2026
December 3, 2025
Complaint
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0551
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 29, 2025
December 3, 2025
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 29, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0570
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 19, 2025
August 29, 2025
Complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected October 13, 2025
October 17, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected November 10, 2024
October 17, 2024
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected November 10, 2024
October 17, 2024
Standard
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 10, 2024
October 17, 2024
Standard
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 10, 2024
October 17, 2024
Complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 10, 2024
October 17, 2024
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 10, 2024
October 17, 2024
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 10, 2024
October 17, 2024
Complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 10, 2024
October 17, 2024
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 10, 2024
December 14, 2023
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 31, 2024
December 14, 2023
Complaint
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 January 31, 2024
December 14, 2023
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 31, 2024

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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
BANNAN, JESSICA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/24/2025
WARRINGTON, ALAN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/24/2025
WARRINGTON, ALAN
Individual
contracted managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE08/01/1991
CLARK, STEPHEN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE11/01/1990
GUGGENBERGER, PAUL
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2010
LIND, GAIL
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE11/28/2022
MCBRIDE, TERRENCE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE11/28/2016
REESE, C
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2005
SMITH, HARVEY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/1989
SMITH, MATTHEW
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2018
WOLCOTT, DANIEL
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE04/01/1996
CLARK, STEPHEN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE11/01/1990
GUGGENBERGER, PAUL
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE11/28/2022
SMITH, HARVEY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/1989
SMITH, MATTHEW
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2018
WOLCOTT, DANIEL
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/01/1996
BANNAN, JESSICA
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE01/03/2022
SMILEY, PAUL
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2022

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    • Abuse citation
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    • Abuse citation
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    ★★★★★4Above average
  5. Wilmington Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

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Frequently asked questions

What is Gilpin Hall's rating?

Gilpin Hall has 3 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 Gilpin Hall receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 12 citations, compared with a Delaware average of 10.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Gilpin Hall 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 Gilpin Hall?

It is non profit - other. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Gilpin Hall and how do I contact it?

Gilpin Hall is at 1101 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806. Phone: (302) 654-4486.

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.