DELAWARE VETERANS HOME — Nursing Home in MILFORD, DE
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 144 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 69.7 |
| CMS Certification Number | 085051 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 6.29 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 2.21 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
DELAWARE VETERANS HOME had 2 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 12, 2026), including 1 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — March 12, 2026
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (Level G)Corrected — April 26, 2026
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — April 26, 2026
Delaware Veterans Home is a 144-bed nursing home in Milford, Delaware. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 6.3 hours per resident day, above the Delaware average of 4.6. Its most recent inspection, in March 2026, cited 2 deficiencies, one of them severe.
The facility’s higher-than-average nurse staffing is a clear strength and suggests more hands-on care available for residents. However, the most recent inspection included a serious citation related to resident protection, so it’s worth asking what specific corrective actions, staff training, and monitoring they’ve put in place to prevent abuse and ensure safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DELAWARE VETERANS HOME Medicare and Medicaid certified?
DELAWARE VETERANS HOME is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is DELAWARE VETERANS HOME's CMS star rating?
DELAWARE VETERANS HOME has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at DELAWARE VETERANS HOME?
DELAWARE VETERANS HOME reports 6.29202 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has DELAWARE VETERANS HOME had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, DELAWARE VETERANS HOME had 2 total deficiencies, including 1 classified as severe.
How many beds does DELAWARE VETERANS HOME have?
DELAWARE VETERANS HOME has 144 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- MILFORD CENTER — 2.1 mi
- POLARIS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 1/5 — 2.3 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.