Nursing homes › Delaware › Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
1900 Lovering Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806 · 3026523311 · 104 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Non profit - Other.
Total nurse staffing: 4.51 (Delaware median: 3.92). RN hours: 0.91. Weekend total: 4.19. Nursing staff turnover: 39%.
All-time on record: 33 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2025-12-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2025-12-13 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2025-12-13 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2025-12-13 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2024-11-22 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F | Health | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-11-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-11-22 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-11-22 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-11-22 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-11-22 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-11-22 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-11-22 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-11-22 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-11-22 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-11-22 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-11-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-11-22 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-11-22 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-11-22 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-11-22 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2023-10-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-10-12 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-10-12 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-10-12 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-10-12 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-10-12 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-10-12 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-10-12 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-10-12 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-10-12 | 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 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-10-12 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-10-12 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-13 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-13 | Fine | $8,278 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARTNER, JOHN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2022 |
| MAZIE, ERIC | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| KENTMERE HOME OF MERCIFUL REST SOCIETY INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/05/1966 |
| JOHNSON, LESLIE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/23/2026 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 085001. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.