About Delaware Veterans Home
Nursing home overview and details
Delaware Veterans Home is a government-operated nursing home in Milford, DE, serving Sussex County and the surrounding community. The facility has 144 certified beds with an average daily census of 69 residents.
Delaware Veterans Home has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2007, bringing 19 years of experience in long-term care.
Delaware Veterans Home has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Milford, DE, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Delaware Veterans Home has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Very Good
Quality Measures
Excellent
Staffing
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Delaware Veterans Home provides 6.89 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 2.37 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 54.5%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 54.2%. Weekend staffing averages 6.29 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Delaware Veterans Home has received 1 fine totaling $31,837. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Delaware Veterans Home
What is the CMS rating for Delaware Veterans Home?
Delaware Veterans Home has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Delaware Veterans Home have?
Delaware Veterans Home has 144 certified beds with an average daily census of 69 residents.
What type of facility is Delaware Veterans Home?
Delaware Veterans Home is a government - state nursing home serving Sussex County in Milford, DE.
How many doctors practice at Delaware Veterans Home?
Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for Delaware Veterans Home.
Does Delaware Veterans Home have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Delaware Veterans Home has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·