GILPIN HALL
1101 GILPIN AVENUE, Wilmington, DE 19806
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How GILPIN HALL Compares
GILPIN HALL is a 96-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Wilmington, Delaware. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below 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 short-stay residents returning to the hospital (8.1%) is below the Delaware average of 22.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 96 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% 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: 7.3% — better than the Delaware average of 10.9% (33% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — worse than the Delaware average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Delaware average of 4.1% (41% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 8.1% — better than the Delaware average of 22.2% (63% 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 GILPIN HALL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GILPIN HALL with other nursing homes in Wilmington.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for GILPIN HALL, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is GILPIN HALL 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 GILPIN HALL keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.3% here versus 10.9% across Delaware. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GILPIN HALL keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.4% here versus 4.1% across Delaware. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does GILPIN HALL maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 96 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GILPIN HALL?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
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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