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Delaware Hospital F/t Chronically ILL (dhci)

100 Sunnyside Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 223-1500

Special Focus Facility — SFF Candidate
CCN
085035
Certified beds
175
Ownership
Government - State

Nurse staffing

10.78
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 2.77 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 17% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected January 9, 2026

9 citations · Health
D
F0641 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 23, 2026
D
F0695 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 23, 2026
D
F0700 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 23, 2026
D
F0755 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 23, 2026
D
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 23, 2026
E
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 23, 2026
E
F0883 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 23, 2026
F
F0803 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 23, 2026
K
F0689 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Pattern

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 23, 2026

Inspected October 3, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
J
F0689 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2025

Inspected February 24, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
J
F0689 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 24, 2025

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
October 3, 2025Fine$42,602
February 24, 2025Fine$17,345