Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Dover, Delaware
1 of 5 nursing homes in Dover (20%) meet our strict criteria. The Delaware statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 3 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.8
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
472
across 5 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
0 Grade F
$100,859 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/5
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Dover, Delaware, is adequate, with only 20% of the 5 facilities recommended. Families should be aware that while the top facility, CENTER AT EDEN HILL, LLC, has a strong rating, there is one facility to avoid due to nearly $20,000 in fines.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 CENTER AT EDEN HILL, LLC (80) — Center at Eden Hill boasts an impressive CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 80/100, reflecting high-quality care and minimal issues, evidenced by zero fines. With a B+ grade and 80 beds, this for-profit facility excels in personalized services, making it a top choice for residents seeking a supportive environment.
The other 4 Dover facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 4 have fines totaling $100K.
Recommended
Center at Eden Hill boasts an impressive CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 80/100, reflecting high-quality care and minimal issues, evidenced by zero fines. With a B+ grade and 80 beds, this for-profit facility excels in personalized services, making it a top choice for residents seeking a supportive environment.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Dover Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.8 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 4?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 4 Have fines totaling $100,859
- Low-scoring facilities
- 4 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 3 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Dover Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Dover's city average is 3.8 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
4 of 5 Dover facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Dover avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Dover facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Dover, DE are recommended?
1 of 5 nursing homes in Dover (20%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Dover "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Dover?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.