REGAL HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER
6525 LANCASTER PIKE, Hockessin, DE 19707
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
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How REGAL HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER Compares
REGAL HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER is a 172-bed for-profit nursing facility in Hockessin, Delaware. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Delaware average of 3.3 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.0%) is above the Delaware average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 172 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hockessin, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Delaware average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.6% — worse than the Delaware average of 10.9% (42% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.0% — worse than the Delaware average of 3.4% (46% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — worse than the Delaware average of 4.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.7% — worse than the Delaware average of 22.2%.
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 REGAL HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing REGAL HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER with other nursing homes in Hockessin.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for REGAL HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is REGAL HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER 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 is REGAL HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.6% here versus 10.9% across Delaware. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is REGAL HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.0% here versus 3.4% across Delaware. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does REGAL HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 172 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at REGAL HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Hockessin
Hockessin 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 Hockessin.
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