DELAWARE VETERANS HOME
100 DELAWARE VETERANS BLVD, Milford, DE 19963
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How DELAWARE VETERANS HOME Compares
DELAWARE VETERANS HOME is a 144-bed government-owned nursing facility in Milford, Delaware. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Delaware average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.7%) is below the Delaware average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 144 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 48% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Milford, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Delaware average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.4% — better than the Delaware average of 10.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.7% — better than the Delaware average of 3.4% (79% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the Delaware average of 4.1% (33% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Delaware averages across 44 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DELAWARE VETERANS HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DELAWARE VETERANS HOME with other nursing homes in Milford.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for DELAWARE VETERANS HOME, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is DELAWARE VETERANS HOME addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help DELAWARE VETERANS HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.7% here versus 3.4% across Delaware. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DELAWARE VETERANS HOME keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.8% here versus 4.1% across Delaware. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is DELAWARE VETERANS HOME's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 48% occupancy across 144 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DELAWARE VETERANS HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Milford
Milford 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 Milford.
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