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Delaware Veterans Home

100 Delaware Veterans Blvd, Milford, DE 19963

Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation

For Pricing & Availability

(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(302) 424-6000

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $9,076

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $9,063
  • Average State Price: $9,062
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Delaware Veterans Home Description

    Delaware Veterans Home is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.1 miles outside the town of Milford, Delaware. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 3 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.7
    Delaware Veterans Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 15 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 3 communities in Milford
  • Ranking in State: 51 out of 84 communities in DE


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Review Summary:

    • One review criticizes the facility for its administration, citing a 1-star CMS nursing home compare rating, fines, penalties, and a halt in admissions due to inadequacies. The reviewer advises against placing loved ones here until there is a change in leadership.
    • A visitor enjoyed a trip organized by the facility in collaboration with the boys and girls club, describing it as fun.
    • A family member praises the facility for providing a great room, musical activities, and prompt service to their father who has been a resident for several years.
    • Another review harshly criticizes the administrative team for being unqualified and treating staff poorly, suggesting a very negative working environment.
    • A new Director of Rehab shares a positive experience, highlighting a collaborative and family-like atmosphere among different departments, and recommends the facility as a great place to work.
    • A spouse shares a distressing experience regarding the care of their husband with Alzheimer's, including significant weight loss, poor hygiene, and inappropriate medication management, leading to a decision to remove their loved one from the facility.
    • A visitor commends the kindness and skill of an aide named Vernessa in caring for residents with dementia, highlighting a positive interaction during a visit.


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    Skilled nursing care



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 1
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: June 20, 2007
    Ownership type: Government
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 144
    Total current residents: 57
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 7
    Number of substantiated complaints: 11
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 3
    Total cost of fines: $11383


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-04-25 2023-05-26 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish staff and initial training requirements.
    2021-09-10 2021-10-31 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-04-25 2023-05-26 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2023-04-25 2023-05-26 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    2023-04-25 2023-05-26 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2023-04-25 2023-05-26 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2023-04-25 2023-05-26 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
    2023-04-25 2023-05-26 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    2021-09-10 2021-10-31 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
    2021-09-10 2021-10-31 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    2021-09-10 2021-10-31 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2021-09-10 2021-10-31 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2021-09-10 2021-10-31 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    2021-09-10 2021-10-31 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-09-10 2021-10-31 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2021-09-10 2021-10-31 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2021-09-10 2021-10-31 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2021-09-10 2021-10-31 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2021-09-10 2021-10-31 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
    2021-09-10 2021-10-31 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-09-10 2021-10-31 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2021-09-10 2021-10-31 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    2021-09-10 2021-10-31 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-06-08 2021-08-06 E Infection Control Deficiencies Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
    2020-10-12 2020-11-18 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
    2020-10-12 2020-11-18 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
    2020-10-12 2020-11-18 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2020-10-12 2020-11-18 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2020-10-12 2020-11-18 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2020-10-12 2020-11-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2020-10-12 2020-11-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2020-10-12 2020-11-18 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    2020-10-12 2020-11-18 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate foot care.
    2020-10-12 2020-11-18 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-11-13 2019-12-31 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2019-11-13 2019-12-31 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
    2019-11-13 2019-12-31 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2019-11-13 2019-12-31 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2019-11-13 2019-12-31 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
    2019-11-13 2019-12-31 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    2019-11-13 2019-12-31 F Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2019-11-13 2019-12-31 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2019-11-13 2019-12-31 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2019-11-13 2019-12-31 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2019-11-13 2019-12-31 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-11-13 2019-12-31 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-10-12 $9,750
    2021-08-23 $650
    2021-08-30 $983
    2021-08-30 $975

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Milford which is 2.1 miles away and has a population of 10,252 (small town).
    • The average income is $59,902, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 79
      • Low Temperature: 37
      • Average Temperature: 58.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 153 days of rain, 13 days of snow and 197 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.2 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 13.53 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 3.57 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 4.99 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 2.87 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.48 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 49.0, Moderate Days 10.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    1.0 miles away
    Food Lion
    6.1 miles away
    Aldi
    12.3 miles away
    Redner's
    13.1 miles away
    Safeway
    15.6 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Georgetown Transit Hub
    17.2 miles away

    Banks

    Artisans Bank
    1.3 miles away
    Tidemark Federal Credit Union
    1.3 miles away
    County Bank
    1.3 miles away
    PNC Bank
    1.3 miles away
    M&T Bank
    1.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    Dover Behavioral Health System
    15.0 miles away
    Bayhealth Kent General
    15.2 miles away
    Beebe Medical Center
    20.1 miles away
    Nanticoke Memorial Hospital
    21.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    1.3 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.5 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.6 miles away
    Greensboro Pharmacy
    19.2 miles away

    Dentists

    Dr. Daniel J. Placido
    20.0 miles away
    Dr. Osunkoya Tawo
    20.2 miles away
    Smiles by the Bay
    20.5 miles away
    Midshore Dental
    20.5 miles away
    Smiles by Holsinger & Higgins
    20.9 miles away

    Parks

    Silicato Park
    0.1 miles away
    Parson Thorne Mansion
    1.8 miles away
    MIssipillion River Walk
    1.9 miles away
    Missippillion River Walk
    2.0 miles away
    Milford River Front Theatre
    2.1 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Tuckahoe Neck Meeting House
    21.2 miles away
    Williston Community Church
    22.1 miles away

    Shopping

    Dover Mall
    18.2 miles away
    Rehoboth Mall
    22.4 miles away

    Culture

    Milton Theatre
    13.3 miles away
    Possum Point Players
    17.9 miles away
    Painting with a Twist
    20.2 miles away
    Cinema Art Theater
    20.9 miles away
    Amphitheater Shelter
    21.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Romano's
    1.2 miles away
    Mt. Fuji Japanese Steak House
    1.2 miles away
    Ruby Tuesday
    1.2 miles away
    Applebee's
    1.5 miles away
    Grotto Pizza
    1.9 miles away

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