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Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)

100 Sunnyside Road · Smyrna, DE 19977 · 175 certified beds

3022231500

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About Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)

Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci) is a nursing home in Smyrna, Delaware. Its reported capacity is 175 beds. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. It is recorded as a government body, part of State of Delaware. Our copy of the inspection record holds 11 citations, the newest dated 9 January 2026. Federal enforcement records add 2 fine or payment denial actions. Staffing reports put it at 10.25 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026

CMS designation

Special Focus Facility candidate (CMS)

CMS lists this nursing home on the monthly Special Focus Facility candidate list. Candidate status means the facility qualifies for possible selection into the Special Focus Facility program based on CMS criteria. It is a public CMS designation, not an ElderCareCosts rating. CMS Special Focus Facility program.

Source: CMS Provider Information.GOV

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

5.0

Quality-measure rating

5.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

11

2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

5.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

11

2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

5.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

11

Inspection history (11)

Records from February 2025 to January 2026.

  • January 9, 2026 · D

    Citation F0700

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 under CMS tag F0700 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-09.GOV
  • January 9, 2026 · F

    Citation F0803

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 under CMS tag F0803 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-09.GOV
  • January 9, 2026 · D

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-09.GOV
  • January 9, 2026 · E

    Citation F0656

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-09.GOV
  • January 9, 2026 · D

    Citation F0755

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-09.GOV
  • January 9, 2026 · D

    Citation F0641

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-09.GOV
  • January 9, 2026 · D

    Citation F0695

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-09.GOV
  • January 9, 2026 · E

    Citation F0883

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 under CMS tag F0883 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-09.GOV
  • January 9, 2026 · K

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-09.GOV
  • October 3, 2025 · J

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-10-03 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-10-03.GOV
  • February 24, 2025 · J

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-24 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-24.GOV

Penalties (2)

Total fines on file: $59,947

  • October 3, 2025 · Fine

    Citation FINE-136019

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $42,602 against this nursing home on 2025-10-03 (Fine ID: 136019). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-10-03.GOV
  • February 24, 2025 · Fine

    Citation FINE-6118

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $17,345 against this nursing home on 2025-02-24 (Fine ID: 6118). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-24.GOV

Staffing

Latest: 10.25 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-08-01)

Staffing trend (3 periods)

  1. 2026-06-019.91 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-07-0110.25 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026-08-0110.25 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is higher than 2026-06-01 (+0.34 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

Government - State

  1. Parent organization: State of Delaware

    parent · PAC 6507756731

Recent changes to this listing

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "Government - State".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  2. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  3. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "Government - State".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  5. Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data

    This listing first appeared in the government file we read. That is usually when it entered the file, not the day it opened.

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

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Typical cost

Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical DE range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · DE$14,494/mo
See full DE cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Smyrna, with their own public records.

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Where this information came from

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CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Ownership type, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
Parent organization

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