Ranked from Medicare data

Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Wilmington, DE (2026)

The 8 highest-rated nursing homes in Wilmington, DE, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.

1
Willowbrooke Court at Country House
5 of 5 · Medicare overall rating · 14 certified beds · Wilmington, DE
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 55 min a day with each resident (Delaware average 4 hr 21 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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2
Encore at Foulk
5 of 5 · Medicare overall rating · 46 certified beds · Wilmington, DE
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 55 min a day with each resident (Delaware average 4 hr 21 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $13,544 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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3
Cadia Rehabilitation Silverside
5 of 5 · Medicare overall rating · 116 certified beds · Wilmington, DE
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 59 min a day with each resident (Delaware average 4 hr 21 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $10,608 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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4
Complete Care at Hillside
4 of 5 · Medicare overall rating · 106 certified beds · Wilmington, DE
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 08 min a day with each resident (Delaware average 4 hr 21 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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5
Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek
4 of 5 · Medicare overall rating · 177 certified beds · Wilmington, DE
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 31 min a day with each resident (Delaware average 4 hr 21 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $105,729 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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6
Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
3 of 5 · Medicare overall rating · 104 certified beds · Wilmington, DE
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 31 min a day with each resident (Delaware average 4 hr 21 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $8,278 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Encore at Wilmington
3 of 5 · Medicare overall rating · 82 certified beds · Wilmington, DE
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 57 min a day with each resident (Delaware average 4 hr 21 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $32,394 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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8
Coral Springs Rehab & Healthcare
2 of 5 · Medicare overall rating · 169 certified beds · Wilmington, DE
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 34 min a day with each resident (Delaware average 4 hr 21 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $99,184 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.

About nursing homes in Wilmington, DE

What is the best-rated nursing home in Wilmington, DE?

By Medicare’s ratings, Willowbrooke Court At Country House ranks first in Wilmington, DE, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.

How many nursing homes are in Wilmington, DE?

8 homes in Wilmington, DE qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Wilmington, DE, including homes not yet rated.

How is this list ranked?

By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.

Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data