ENCORE AT WILMINGTON
2723 SHIPLEY ROAD, Wilmington, DE 19810
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How ENCORE AT WILMINGTON Compares
ENCORE AT WILMINGTON is a 82-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wilmington, 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 quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (2.2%) is below the Delaware average of 10.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 82 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
Among the 14 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wilmington, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Delaware average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 2.2% — better than the Delaware average of 10.9% (80% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the Delaware average of 3.4% (69% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — worse than the Delaware average of 4.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.1% — better than the Delaware average of 22.2% (36% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Delaware averages across 44 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ENCORE AT WILMINGTON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ENCORE AT WILMINGTON with other nursing homes in Wilmington.
What keeps ENCORE AT WILMINGTON's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help ENCORE AT WILMINGTON keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.2% here versus 10.9% across Delaware. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ENCORE AT WILMINGTON keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.0% here versus 3.4% across Delaware. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ENCORE AT WILMINGTON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains ENCORE AT WILMINGTON's rating advantage in Wilmington?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.4 stars across 14 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ENCORE AT WILMINGTON?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Wilmington
Wilmington sits in New Castle County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Delaware as a whole (18.8% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 87,119 (15.6%)
- Median age
- 38.7 years
- Median household income
- $75,275
- Median home value
- $266,500
Demographics for New Castle County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wilmington.
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