ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

Gilpin Hall

1101 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806

CMS 3/5 stars #9 of 25 in New Castle County (302) 654-4486
Certified beds
96
Occupancy
96%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

27.9/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -2.1 for 23 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

27/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.96 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.63 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 28% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.95 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.63 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.51 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 27.80%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 23 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 29, 2025 (11 months ago).

D Dec 3, 2025 F0551 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 3, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 29, 2025 F0570

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 29, 2025 F0602

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 29, 2025 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 29, 2025 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 29, 2025 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 29, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
WARRINGTON, ALAN Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
BANNAN, JESSICA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
SMILEY, PAUL Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
CLARK, STEPHEN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GUGGENBERGER, PAUL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LIND, GAIL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MCBRIDE, TERRENCE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
REESE, C Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SMITH, HARVEY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SMITH, MATTHEW Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
WOLCOTT, DANIEL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CLARK, STEPHEN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Gilpin Hall

What is the ElderGrade for Gilpin Hall? +

Gilpin Hall holds an ElderGrade of C (64 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Gilpin Hall? +

Residents receive an average of 4.95 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Gilpin Hall been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 23 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Gilpin Hall accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Gilpin Hall is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.