Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI), Smyrna, Delaware
- 11
- Citations from health inspectionsDelaware average: 37 a home
- 3
- Residents harmed or put in dangerDelaware average: 2.4 a home
- $59,947
- Fines from the federal governmentDelaware average: $67,512 a home
- 2 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsDelaware average: 3.2
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Three inspection visits produced 11 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in three findings. Federal fines came to $59,947 (two fines).
A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 5 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 4 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 10.25 hours each dayThe Delaware average is 4.35 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 2.85 hours each dayThe Delaware average is 0.97 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 17.5%against the Delaware average of 41.3%
- Beds that are certified
- 175
- Ownership
- State (government)
- Chain
- This home is not part of a chain
- Street address
- 100 Sunnyside Road, Smyrna, Delaware 19977
- County
- Kent
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
Nine citations dated Jan. 9, 2026
- F883 Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F803 Menus That Meet Nutrition Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F700 Safe Use of Bed Rails: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
One citation dated Oct. 3, 2025
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Feb. 24, 2025
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 3, 2025 | Fine | $42,602 |
| Feb. 24, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- Owns a share through another company: State of Delaware.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 085035. Other homes in Delaware.