Nursing homes › Delaware › Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)
100 Sunnyside Road, Smyrna, DE 19977 · 3022231500 · 175 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Government - State.
Total nurse staffing: 10.25 (Delaware median: 3.92). RN hours: 2.85. Weekend total: 8.54. Nursing staff turnover: 18%.
All-time on record: 11 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Health | corrected 2026-02-23 |
| 2026-01-09 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-23 |
| 2026-01-09 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-23 |
| 2026-01-09 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-23 |
| 2026-01-09 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-23 |
| 2026-01-09 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-23 |
| 2026-01-09 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-23 |
| 2026-01-09 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-23 |
| 2026-01-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-23 |
| 2025-10-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-11-17 |
| 2025-02-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-03 | Fine | $42,602 |
| 2025-02-24 | Fine | $17,345 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE OF DELAWARE | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/1983 |
| STEWART, GERALDINE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| CAHALL, LAUREEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/25/2026 |
| STEWART, GERALDINE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| TEETER, TAMMY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/02/2019 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 085035. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.