Delaware facility statistics
Medicare-certified facilities in Delaware, their CMS five-star quality, and the population they serve. Data as of June 20, 2026.
124facilities
3.2★average rating
33rated 4-5 stars
27%are 4-5 stars
Facilities by type
| Type | Facilities | Avg rating | % 4-5★ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 44 | 3.3★ | 45.5% |
| Hospitals | 13 | 3.1★ | 15.4% |
| Home Health Agencies | 22 | 3.9★ | 31.8% |
| Hospices | 11 | — | — |
| Dialysis Centers | 34 | 2.7★ | 11.8% |
Star-rating distribution
All rated facilities in Delaware. Green = 4-5★, amber = 3★, red = 1-2★.
Population, aging & economy
1,048,534total population
21.8%aged 65+
229,028residents 65+
+19.1%65+ growth since 2020
2.0%aged 85+
538people / sq mi
$82,855median household income
7.0%of seniors in poverty
1.9nursing homes per 10k seniors
Seniors (65+) by race
Separately, 3.6% of seniors are of Hispanic origin (any race). Race categories are mutually exclusive; Hispanic origin is counted separately.
Residents 65+ by gender
Women outnumber men among seniors (54.8% women), reflecting longer female life expectancy.
Residents 65+ over time
Share of population 65+ over time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (2020-2024).
Largest cities by facility count
Wilmington
31 facilities
Avg rating3.2
Newark
21 facilities
Avg rating3.5
Dover
18 facilities
Avg rating3.2
Milford
8 facilities
Avg rating2.8
Hockessin
6 facilities
Avg rating3.4
Georgetown
5 facilities
Avg rating2.8
Seaford
5 facilities
Avg rating3.4
Millsboro
4 facilities
Avg rating2.6
New Castle
4 facilities
Avg rating2.5
Smyrna
4 facilities
Avg rating2.7
Lewes
3 facilities
Avg rating3.3
Bear
2 facilities
Avg rating4.5
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