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Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)

Smyrna, DE

Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) in Smyrna, Delaware

Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)

Smyrna, Delaware

175 beds Government - State

100 Sunnyside Road, Smyrna, DE, 19977, Smyrna, DE

Special Focus Facility: CMS has identified this facility as having a history of serious quality issues.

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3.3 /10

Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) Quality & Safety Report

Below Average

Inspections: 1★ (50%) Staffing: 5★ (25%) Quality: 5★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5

CMS data as of May 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. See the CMS data behind this score →

$59,947 fines 10 health deficiencies Special Focus Facility

Quality rating trend

Overall rating declined from 5 to 2 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) 1 2 3 4 5 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Mar 26 May 26
  • Overall
  • Health inspection
  • Staffing
  • Quality measures

Facility administration

Ownership type
Government - State
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid
CMS provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
CMS data as of
May 2026

About Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)

Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill is a state-owned, 175-bed skilled nursing facility located in Smyrna, Delaware. The center holds a 4-star overall rating from CMS, underpinned by 5-star ratings in both staffing and quality measures. While it maintains high marks for clinical care and personnel, its most recent health inspection resulted in a 2-star rating.

Capacity
175 certified beds ~74 avg residents/day (42% occupancy)

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CMS data & ratings

Federal inspection results, deficiency counts, penalties, and staffing hours from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Data as of May 1, 2026.

CMS star ratings

Overall
Below average
★★☆☆☆
Health inspection
Much below average
★☆☆☆☆
Staffing
Much above average
★★★★★
Quality measures
Much above average
★★★★★

Safety & inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
10 above national median
Total federal penalties
$59,947

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
10.78 hrs above national median
Registered nurse (RN)
2.77 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
1.76 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
5.60 hrs
Physical therapy
0.06 hrs

Location

100 Sunnyside Road, Smyrna, DE, 19977, Smyrna, DE · Get directions →

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)?

Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.

How did Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) score on health inspections?

Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.

What is the staffing rating for Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)?

Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.

How many beds does Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) have?

Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) has 175 certified beds.

Does Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) accept Medicare or Medicaid?

Yes, Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Where is Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) located?

Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) is located at 100 Sunnyside Road, Smyrna, DE, 19977, Smyrna, Delaware.

How can I contact Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)?

You can reach Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) by phone at +1 302-223-1500.

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About this data

How to read this page

Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.

Where this data comes from

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