DELAWARE HOSPITAL F/T CHRONICALLY ILL (DHCI)
100 SUNNYSIDE ROAD
SMYRNA DE 19977
Phone: 3022231500
Special Focus watch list Government - State
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Delaware average: 1.2 star lower (3.2), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Smyrna average: level with the average (2.0)
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 175 |
| Average residents per day | 73.0 |
| Occupancy | 42% |
| Ownership | Government - State |
| County | Kent |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1989-01-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 085035 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 10 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 11.29 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 10.25 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 29.5% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 17.5% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 2 |
| Fines (total value) | $59,947 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 2 |
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Is DELAWARE HOSPITAL F/T CHRONICALLY ILL (DHCI) highly rated?
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 5, and quality measures 4.
How many beds does DELAWARE HOSPITAL F/T CHRONICALLY ILL (DHCI) have?
CMS certifies 175 beds; the facility reports an average of 73.0 residents per day (about 42% occupancy).
Does DELAWARE HOSPITAL F/T CHRONICALLY ILL (DHCI) have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $59,947 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has DELAWARE HOSPITAL F/T CHRONICALLY ILL (DHCI) been cited for abuse?
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.