DELAWARE HOSPITAL F/T CHRONICALLY ILL (DHCI)

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How DELAWARE HOSPITAL F/T CHRONICALLY ILL (DHCI) Compares

DELAWARE HOSPITAL F/T CHRONICALLY ILL (DHCI) is a 175-bed government-owned nursing facility in Smyrna, Delaware. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Delaware average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.8%) is below the Delaware average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 175 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 42% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Smyrna, the local average is 2.5 stars.

By the numbers vs. Delaware average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.8% — worse than the Delaware average of 10.9%.
• Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Delaware average of 3.4% (48% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — worse than the Delaware average of 4.1%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Delaware averages across 44 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Smyrna

Smyrna sits in Kent County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Delaware as a whole (18.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

30,665 (17.1%)

Median age

38.1 years

Median household income

$60,117

Median home value

$226,600

Demographics for Kent County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Smyrna.

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