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DELAWARE HOSPITAL F/T CHRONICALLY ILL (DHCI)

100 SUNNYSIDE ROAD
SMYRNA, DE 19977 · 3022231500 · Kent County
⚠ Special Focus Candidate. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for the Special Focus Facility program due to a history of serious quality problems.

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds175
OwnershipGovernment - State
State rank#32

By the numbers

11
Health citations (3 cycles)
3
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
0
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$59,947
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citations are rising — 10 in the most recent cycle versus 0 two cycles ago.

Recent Health Citations

Jan 9, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
D — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jan 9, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0755
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Jan 9, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0700
D — No actual harm
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) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Jan 9, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0695
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Jan 9, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0641
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Jan 9, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0883
E — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Jan 9, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0656
E — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Jan 9, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0803
F — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Jan 9, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0689
K — Immediate jeopardy
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Feb 23, 2026 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 1
Survey origin: Standard survey
Oct 3, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0689
J — Immediate jeopardy
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Nov 17, 2025 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 1
Survey origin: Complaint investigation
Feb 24, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0689
J — Immediate jeopardy
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Mar 24, 2025 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 2
Survey origin: Complaint investigation

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How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.