Who owns Delaware nursing homes
Ownership shapes staffing and cost decisions. Here is how Delaware nursing homes compare by ownership type, and which chains operate the most homes.
CMS data as of August 1, 2026. Nursing homes only; assisted living is not covered by Medicare ratings.
By ownership type
| Ownership | Homes | Average Medicare stars | Typical nursing hours | Share fined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For profit | 32 | 3.0 | 3.87 hrs | 84% |
| Non profit | 10 | 4.2 | 4.38 hrs | 30% |
Largest chains in Delaware
73% of Delaware nursing homes belong to a chain. Counts are homes we list in Delaware.
- Cadia healthcare5 homes · average 3.2 of 5 Medicare stars
- PresTige healthcare adminisTrative sErvices4 homes · average 2.3 of 5 Medicare stars
- Complete care3 homes · average 3.7 of 5 Medicare stars
- GenesIs healthcare3 homes · average 3.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Nationwide healthcare sErvices3 homes · average 2.7 of 5 Medicare stars
- Acts retirement-Life communities3 homes · average 5.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Excelcare3 homes · average 2.3 of 5 Medicare stars
- Lifeworks rehab2 homes · average 2.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Veritas management group1 home · average 5.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Eden healthcare1 home · average 5.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- PresByterian sEnior living1 home · average 4.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Saber healthcare group1 home · average 2.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Springpoint sEnior living1 home · average 5.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Venza care management1 home · average 2.0 of 5 Medicare stars
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information (ownership type, chain affiliation). Averages are simple averages of Medicare overall star ratings; they describe groups, not any single home. A ranking is a starting point for questions, not a verdict. Always check the current Medicare record and visit in person.