Delaware: CMS Rating Breakdown
Delaware is home to 44 CMS-certified nursing homes, with an average Five-Star overall rating of 3.3 out of 5. The state's facilities break down into 32 for-profit operations, 10 nonprofit facilities, and 2 government-run homes, according to current CMS data.
The Five-Star rating system serves as a broad indicator of facility performance but carries documented limitations. A statewide average does not constitute a judgment on any individual facility's quality or suitability. When evaluating a specific nursing home for care decisions, prospective residents and families should consult each facility's dedicated profile page and its live Care Compare profile on the CMS website, which provide detailed, facility-specific information. The Five-Star rating is neither medical advice, financial guidance, nor legal counsel.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 32 |
| Non Profit | 10 |
| Government | 2 |