Staff turnover at Delaware nursing homes
In a typical Delaware nursing home, 42% of nursing staff left within a year. Turnover matters because residents do best with caregivers who know them.
CMS data as of August 1, 2026. Nursing homes only; assisted living is not covered by Medicare ratings. Homes averaging under 20 residents a day, such as short-stay hospital units, are left out because their numbers swing widely.
Highest nursing staff turnover in Delaware
High turnover can mean less familiarity with each resident. Ask how long the aides on your floor have worked there.
| Nursing home | City | Nursing staff who left | Registered nurses who left | Administrators who left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kutz rehabilitation and nursIng | Wilmington | 75% | 88% | n/a |
| Polaris healthcare and rehabilitation center | Milford | 68% | 79% | 1 |
| Regency healthcare & rehab center | Wilmington | 64% | 53% | 0 |
| Coral sPrings rehab & healthcare | Wilmington | 61% | 73% | 0 |
| Delaware veterans home | Milford | 54% | 58% | 0 |
| Complete care at brackenville llc | HockesSin | 52% | 48% | 0 |
| Encore at wilmington | Wilmington | 51% | 53% | 1 |
| Evergreen posT acute | Smyrna | 51% | 58% | 0 |
| Delaware bay rehabilitation and healthcare center | Georgetown | 49% | 64% | 1 |
| Cadia rehabilitation renaisSance | MillsBoro | 48% | 59% | 0 |
| Cadia rehabilitation pike creek | Wilmington | 48% | 54% | 0 |
| Cadia rehabilitation sIlversIde | Wilmington | 48% | 22% | 0 |
| Cadia rehabilitation capitol | Dover | 46% | 43% | 1 |
| Excelcare at lewes llc | Lewes | 46% | 72% | 2 |
| New casTle health and rehabilitation center | New casTle | 46% | 55% | 0 |
Lowest nursing staff turnover in Delaware
Stable teams are a good sign, best confirmed on a visit.
| Nursing home | City | Nursing staff who left | Registered nurses who left | Administrators who left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore at foulk | Wilmington | 13% | 23% | 0 |
| Delaware hosPital f/T chronically ill (Dhci) | Smyrna | 18% | 30% | n/a |
| Center at eden hill, llc | Dover | 25% | 11% | 0 |
| Stonegates | Greenville | 26% | 6% | 0 |
| Gilpin hall | Wilmington | 28% | 21% | 0 |
| Jeanne jugan resIdence | Newark | 29% | 14% | 0 |
| Lofland park center | Seaford | 30% | 30% | 0 |
| Wilmington nursIng & rehabilitation center | Wilmington | 31% | 13% | 0 |
| Newark manor nursIng home | Newark | 33% | 29% | n/a |
| Complete care at sIlver lake llc | Dover | 35% | 42% | 0 |
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information (total nursing staff turnover, from Payroll-Based Journal data). A ranking is a starting point for questions, not a verdict. Always check the current Medicare record and visit in person.