10 of the 44 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Delaware (23%) are non-profit, and all are listed below. 4 of the 10 graded homes earn an A and 0 earn a D or F. They average 4.67 nursing hours per resident per day, 0.32 hours above the 4.35 for every home in Delaware. Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center At Manor House in Seaford grades highest at A (96 out of 100).
How non-profit homes in Delaware compare
This group set against every nursing home in Delaware, from the current CMS release.
Willowbrooke Court runs just 15 certified beds, which tends to mean staff know residents individually, and the numbers back that up. Nurse staffing sits at 4.05 hours per resident day, about 5% above the national average, though weekend coverage dips roughly 12% below what the home staffs during the week, a gap worth asking about. Turnover is the standout: 23.1% against a national average near 46%, so the people caring for your family member are more likely to still be there next year. Seven deficiencies appear on the current record, none at harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with a May 2025 inspection.
Jeanne Jugan Residence runs on a nonprofit model with 40 certified beds, and the staffing numbers back it up: 6.78 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 76% above the national average. Weekends dip about 17% below weekdays, which is worth asking about if your family visits then, but overall retention is strong, 29.3% turnover against a national 45.8% means caregivers tend to stay. The tradeoff shows up in the inspection record: 14 deficiencies on file, none at harm or jeopardy level, though 2 are abuse-related and should be questioned directly. With a 4/5 inspection rating, 5/5 staffing, and a recent April 2026 survey, the fundamentals hold up well.
The Moorings At Lewes runs 4.38 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 13% above the national average, with a five-star staffing rating to match. Weekend coverage dips about 9% below its own weekday level, so ask how that plays out on Saturdays and Sundays. Annual turnover sits at 42.2%, better than the 45.8% national figure but still meaning nearly half the staff changes in a year. On inspections, two deficiencies on record, neither at the harm level nor abuse-related, and the last survey was in January 2026. This is a small nonprofit home with 40 beds whose numbers hold up well against the national baseline.
Willowbrooke Court At Country House is a small nonprofit home, just 14 certified beds, in Wilmington, and its federal record comes back clean where it matters most. The six deficiencies on file include none at the harm or jeopardy level, though one is abuse-related, which is worth asking about directly. Nurse staffing sits at 3.92 hours per resident day, only slightly above the national average of 3.86, and weekends run about 5% thinner than weekdays, so coverage isn't uniform across the week. The last inspection was recent, in February 2025. With 14 beds, you're looking at a place where staff likely know every resident by name. Ask how that abuse citation was resolved.
Willowbrooke Court at Cokesbury Village is a small nonprofit home, just 10 certified beds in Hockessin. Staffing sits at 3.96 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 3% above the national average, though weekends run about 10% leaner than weekdays, so ask how that gap gets covered. The inspection record shows 11 deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level, but one is abuse-related, which is worth asking about directly. Its last inspection was in July 2025, so the picture is current. With 4s and 5s across inspection, quality, and staffing stars, the numbers are solid. The size cuts both ways: close attention, but few peers on site.
Kentmere runs on decent staffing for a nonprofit home: 4.51 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 17% above the national average, and weekend coverage dips only about 7% below weekdays. Turnover sits at 39.4%, better than the 45.8% national figure, and the most recent inspection was in December 2025, so the record is current. What holds it back is the deficiency history, 33 citations on the active record, including one at the harm level and five tied to abuse. One fine totaling $8,278 has been assessed. The staffing is there; the compliance side is where the questions are.
Westminster Village Health runs on 4.33 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 12% above the national average, and its staff turnover of 35.1% sits well below the 45.8% norm. That's a genuinely strong staffing picture, and it's the main reason the home earns top marks on CMS's staffing measure. The trouble is what inspections keep finding: 33 deficiencies on the current record, including 2 at the harm or jeopardy level and 4 tied to abuse. Two fines total $30,494, and the most recent inspection closed in December 2025. Weekend coverage also dips about 9% below weekday levels. Good hands on deck, but a documented pattern of serious problems alongside them.
Exceptional Care For Children is a 46-bed nonprofit in Newark, and its inspection record looks strong: five stars on health inspections, a May 2024 survey, and only three deficiencies on the current record, none of which rose to harm or jeopardy. One of those three is abuse-related, which is worth asking about directly, since even a single flag in that category matters more than the count suggests. What likely holds the overall picture back is size and staffing, not inspection findings, small pediatric-focused homes can struggle to match national staffing averages per resident. Ask about turnover and who covers nights before deciding.
Kutz Rehabilitation And Nursing has real staffing depth, 5.15 nurse hours per resident day, about a third more than the national average, and that's the strongest thing it has going for it. But the compliance record is heavy: 61 deficiencies, four of them at harm or jeopardy level and nine tied to abuse, plus two fines totaling $168,019. Staff turnover sits at 75.3% against a national 45.8%, meaning most of the people providing that generous staffing are new or on their way out, and weekend coverage drops about 17% below weekday levels. The 1-out-of-5 inspection rating fits that picture. Ask about the abuse findings and who's actually on the floor on Saturdays.
Gilpin Hall runs on a nonprofit model with 96 beds, and its staffing is the clearest strength here: 4.95 nurse hours per resident day, about 28% above the national average, with a 5/5 staffing rating and turnover at 27.8% versus 45.8% nationally. Weekend coverage dips roughly 9% below weekday levels, which matters if your visits or care concerns cluster around Saturdays and Sundays. The harder question is the inspection record, 23 deficiencies on file, 7 of them abuse-related, none at the harm or jeopardy level, and the most recent inspection was August 2025. Strong staffing and a thin inspection history can coexist; ask what those abuse citations involved before deciding.
Frequently asked questions
How many non-profit nursing homes are there in Delaware?
There are 10 non-profit Medicare-certified nursing homes in Delaware, 23% of the 44 nursing homes there.
Are non-profit nursing homes better staffed?
In Delaware they average 4.67 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 4.35 for all nursing homes in Delaware, a difference of +0.32 hours. Staff turnover averages 38.9% against 41.3%.
Which non-profit nursing home grades best in Delaware?