SMYRNA, DE 19977
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 085035 · 175 beds
DELAWARE HOSPITAL F/T CHRONICALLY ILL (DHCI) is a Medicare-certified nursing home in SMYRNA, DE (CMS Certification Number 085035). CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1/5, staffing 5/5, quality measures 4/5). Federal inspection records list 11 health deficiencies, including 3 immediate jeopardy citations. The most recent survey date on record is January 9, 2026. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $60K across 2 fines. CMS lists this home as an SFF candidate, not as a current Special Focus Facility. Time on the candidate list: 5 months. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Health inspection | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 11 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | January 9, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 3 |
| Harm citations | 0 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 3 |
| Special Focus Facility status | SFF candidate |
| Time on the candidate list | 5 months |
| Total federal fines | $60K |
| Fine count | 2 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 2.85 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 10.25 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Ownership type: Government - State