RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 14 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Wilmington, DE (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Wilmington, DE, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

14Nursing Homes in Wilmington
2.9/5
-0.4 vs state avgState avg: 3.30Wilmington Avg Rating
$167K+$66K vs state avgState avg: $101KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Care landscape in Wilmington

How Wilmington compares with the rest of Delaware on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+22.4%

    A little higher than the state average of 21.9%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover43.1%

    A little higher than the state average of 41.8%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability11.7%

    About 9% lower than the state average of 12.9%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Wilmington, DE?

This page evaluates 14 eligible nursing homes in Wilmington, DE and shows the top 14.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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