Where can I get a list of nursing homes in Delaware?

A list of nursing homes in Delaware is maintained by the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection. The list includes names, addresses, and phone numbers of all nursing homes in the State. The list also includes the number of beds in each facility, and indicates whether or not the facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid payments. To get a copy of the list of nursing homes in Delaware, please visit the Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection's web site .

Further information about Delaware nursing homes is available by contacting the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities, Long Term Care Ombudsman Program .

If you are considering nursing home placement, you might want to review some very helpful information provided on the Nursing Home Compare section of the Health Care Financing Administration' website (http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/home.asp).  Through this website, you can compare the nursing home inspection findings for facilities in your area; get a nursing home check list to use when you visit nursing homes; and read the publication, Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home. 

Many people who want information about nursing homes also inquire about "assisted living." Information about assisted living in Delaware is provided on our Frequently Asked Question page: What is assisted living and where can I find assisted living facilities in Delaware?

If you want information about other home and community-based alternatives to nursing homes, please contact the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities.