Top-Rated Nursing Homes in Delaware
The 10 nursing homes in Delaware that CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government’s five-star system. Listed exactly as CMS publishes it, grouped by county.
At a glance
- CMS 5-star nursing homes
- 10
- Share of rated facilities
- 23%
- of 43 rated
- Rated 4 stars or better
- 20
- All nursing homes in state
- 44
About the CMS 5-star rating (and what this list is not)
CMS 5-star nursing homes in Delaware
All 10 facilities, grouped by county. Each links to its full CMS record.
New Castle County7
- Cadia Rehabilitation SilversideWilmington · New Castle County · 116 bedsHealth 3 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Encore at Windsor HillsWilmington · New Castle County · 46 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Exceptional Care for ChildrenNewark · New Castle County · 46 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Jeanne Jugan ResidenceNewark · New Castle County · 40 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterWilmington · New Castle County · 104 bedsHealth 3 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Willowbrooke Court at Cokesbury VillageHockessin · New Castle County · 10 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Willowbrooke Court at Country HouseWilmington · New Castle County · 14 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Sussex County2
Compare the top-rated facilities
Put two to four of these facilities side by side on the same CMS fields — exact CMS values, no ranking or recommendation.
A 5-star overall rating does not mean two facilities are identical — they can differ on health inspections, staffing, penalties, and beds. Compare shows all of it side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
How many 5-star nursing homes are in Delaware?
CMS gives its highest overall rating — 5 stars — to 10 of the 43 rated nursing homes in Delaware (about 23%). Those 10 facilities are listed on this page, grouped by county.
Are these the best nursing homes in Delaware?
They are the facilities CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government's five-star system, based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. SeniorCareRating.com does not add its own ranking or opinion; a CMS star rating is a summary of past data, not a guarantee about a facility's current care. Always visit in person and confirm current details with the facility.
What does a 5-star CMS rating mean?
CMS calculates an overall five-star rating from three components: health inspections, staffing levels relative to resident needs, and clinical quality measures. Five stars is "much above average" in CMS's own words. It reflects past reported data, so read it alongside the facility's individual records and a personal visit.
How current is this list?
The ratings on this page reflect the CMS data snapshot refreshed 2026-07-18. CMS updates its ratings over time, so confirm a facility's current rating on Medicare's Care Compare before making a decision.