Delaware Veterans Home
100 Delaware Veterans Blvd, Milford, DE 19963
Delaware Veterans Home is a nursing home in Milford, Delaware. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS abuse icon
CMS adds this icon when it cites a home for abuse that hurt a resident in the past year. It also adds it when it cites a home for abuse that could have hurt someone, in each of the past two years.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (302) 424-6000
- Last standard health inspection
- March 12, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 144
- Residents per day, on average
- 60
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Legal business name
- State of Delaware
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Delaware average (21 vs 37).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from March 12, 2026 from $86,920 to $56,498.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
7 citations
Health inspection on March 12, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
9 of 44 Delaware homes (20%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2026.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2026.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2026.
Fine
March 12, 2026 (7 months ago)
CMS fine of $56,498 on March 12, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on March 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
15 of 44 Delaware homes (34%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.
Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.
Citation F0626. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0773. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.
Fine
March 6, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $31,837 on March 6, 2025.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on April 25, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0623. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2024.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2024.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on April 25, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2023.
Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2023.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2023.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2023.
Citation F0943. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2023.
Citation F0947. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2023.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on April 25, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0037. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2023.
Questions
When was Delaware Veterans Home last inspected?
CMS lists March 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Delaware Veterans Home have?
CMS lists 21 health citations since April 25, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Delaware Veterans Home been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $88,335 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Delaware Veterans Home?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Delaware Veterans Home a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.