ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

Stonegates

4031 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807

CMS 4/5 stars #9 of 25 in New Castle County (302) 658-6200
Certified beds
49
Occupancy
57%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare

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.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $48,696 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

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

18.9/30

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

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -1.1 for 20 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

29/30

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

  • 8.26 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 2.01 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% 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.

  • 26% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

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

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

Enforcement history

5/10

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

  • $48,696 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

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 5.96 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 2.01 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 5.14 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 26.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 20 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 12, 2025 (8 months ago).

D Dec 12, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 12, 2025 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 12, 2025 F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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) Cor...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 12, 2025 F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 12, 2025 F0909

Environmental Deficiencies

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 12, 2025 F0944

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Dec 6, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Dec 6, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
CANTERA TR UA Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CANTERA TR UA Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DENNIS, MICHELE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LOCURCIO, CESCA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CANTERA TR UA Organization TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
CANTERA TR UA Organization ADP OF THE SNF
DENNIS, MICHELE Individual ADP OF THE SNF
LOCURCIO, CESCA Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Stonegates

What is the ElderGrade for Stonegates? +

Stonegates 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 Stonegates? +

Residents receive an average of 5.96 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Stonegates been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 20 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Stonegates accept Medicaid? +

CMS lists this facility as Medicare, so it is not recorded as Medicaid certified. Confirm directly with the home before admission.