St. Francis Care Center at Brackenville
Work
100 SAINT CLAIRE DR
HOCKESSIN
DE
19707
USA
Work 3022345420

2 of 5 stars

Address book Address
100 Saint Claire Dr
Hockessin, DE 19707
Telephone Phone Number
39.7866:-75.689

Review of St. Francis Care Center At Brackenville in Hockessin, DE

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St. Francis Care Center At Brackenville, located in Hockessin, Delaware provides the following services: Nursing Home and Skilled Nursing Facility. It accepts the following payment methods: Medicare and Medicaid. St. Francis Care Center At Brackenville has received 2 stars from Medicare and an average user review rating of 2.0 stars. The St. Francis Care Center At Brackenville has a very good hospital, Wilmington Va Medical Center, located nearby, which scored a 94 out of 100 in its most recent Medicare review. The St. Francis Care Center At Brackenville's nearest hospital is 6 miles away. The zipcode (19707) in Delaware, where St. Francis Care Center At Brackenville is located, has an average safety rating based on recent crime statistics. A more detailed description of the types of care for St. Francis Care Center At Brackenville can be found here.


Average Prices for Care Providers in Delaware
Nursing Home Private:
$7,140/mo
Nursing Home Semi-Private:
$6,530/mo
Payment Options at St. Francis Care Center At Brackenville in Hockessin, DE
Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
Yes
Veteran's Benefits
No
Long Term Care Insurance
No
Subsidy Available
No
Type of Care for St. Francis Care Center At Brackenville
  • Nursing Home
  • Skilled Nursing Facility
Medicare Ratings for St. Francis Care Center at Brackenville in Hockessin, DE
Medicare Audit Summary for St. Francis Care Center at Brackenville in Hockessin, DE
CategoryThis FacilityState Average
Health Issues2317
Care Issues105
Fire Safety23
User Reviews for St. Francis Care Center at Brackenville in Hockessin, DE

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nearby hospitals Nearby Hospitals for St. Francis Care Center At Brackenville in Hockessin, DE
  • Wilmington Va Medical Center
    1601 Kirkwood Highway
    Wilmington, DE 19805
    Distance: 6 miles
    Tel: 302-994-2511
    Average Rating: 94%
    39.7389:-75.6053Acute Care - VA Medical Center
    Heart Failure Care Rating: 95%
    Heart Attack Care Rating: %
    Pneumonia Care Rating: 90%
  • Christiana Hospital
    4755 Ogletown Stanton Road
    Newark, DE 19718
    Distance: 7 miles
    Tel: 302-733-1000
    Average Rating: 92%
    39.6909:-75.6714Acute Care
    Heart Failure Care Rating: 94%
    Heart Attack Care Rating: 95%
    Pneumonia Care Rating: 87%
  • St Francis Hospital
    7 Th And Clayton Sts
    Wilmington, DE 19805
    Distance: 7 miles
    Tel: 302-421-4100
    Average Rating: 90%
    39.7495:-75.5666Acute Care
    Heart Failure Care Rating: 94%
    Heart Attack Care Rating: 88%
    Pneumonia Care Rating: 88%

User Reviews for St. Francis Care Center at Brackenville in Hockessin, DE

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2 of 5 stars

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Review of St. Francis Care Center at Brackenville
St. Francis Care Center at Brackenville is an average sized, not for profit, nursing home with 104 beds based in Hockessin, DE. At last check, the facility had 88 residents indicating that it is 85% occupied which is about average within the state of Delaware. The provider accepts both medicare and medicaid programs, and provides resident counseling services.

This nursing home is not located in a hospital or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of August 2010, the medicare rating for St. Francis Care Center At Brackenville, was 2 stars, which is a lower rating than 69% of nursing homes in Delaware.

We have compared the detailed Medicare data for St. Francis Care Center At Brackenville with other senior care providers in Delaware. When compare to the state averages for staffing, the number of registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day is about average; Certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours per resident per day is about average; The number of licensed practical (LPN) or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is about average. The most recent health inspection was on 01/12/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Delaware, it is more likely for residents to lose too much weight and it is less likely for residents to have their ability to move around their room get worse. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Delaware, it is more likely for residents to have pressure sores.

To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
Aug 01, 2010 08:34PM EDT
St. Francis Care Center at Brackenville is an average sized, not for profit, nursing home with 104 beds based in Hockessin, DE. At last check, the facility had 88 residents indicating that it is 85% occupied which is about average within the state of Delaware. The provider accepts both medicare and medicaid programs, and provides resident counseling services.

This nursing home is not located in a hospital or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of August 2010, the medicare rating for St. Francis Care Center At Brackenville, was 2 stars, which is a lower rating than 69% of nursing homes in Delaware.

We have compared the detailed Medicare data for St. Francis Care Center At Brackenville with other senior care providers in Delaware. When compare to the state averages for staffing, the number of registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day is about average; Certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours per resident per day is about average; The number of licensed practical (LPN) or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is about average. The most recent health inspection was on 01/12/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Delaware, it is more likely for residents to lose too much weight and it is less likely for residents to have their ability to move around their room get worse. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Delaware, it is more likely for residents to have pressure sores.

To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here

St. Francis Care Center At Brackenville Details

Facility Details
In Hospital:
No
Capacity:
104
Occupancy:
88
Accommodations
Security
  • Fire Sprinkler System
Staffing
Hours Per Resident Per Day
Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses:
1 hour 11 minutes
Certified Nursing Assistants:
2 hours 15 minutes
Registered Nurses:
37 minutes
Medicare
Survey Dates
Health
01/12/2009
Fire
01/14/2009

Community Profile for 19707 in Hockessin, DE

Annual Crime Occurrences

19707 Avg.
Violent Crimes 3 3
Property Crimes 4 3

Weather Conditions

Average High Temperature 84° F
Average Low Temperature 21° F
Rainy Days 26%
Average Rainfall 44.1 inches
Average Snowfall 21.7 inches

Religions

Breakdown of religious affiliations in Hockessin DE
Percent Religious 45.66%
Catholic 25.31%
Protestant 14.44%
Methodist 5.75%
Presbyterian 2.98%
Jewish 2.38%
Other Christian 2.37%
Baptist 2.01%
All Other 4.87%

General Environment

Provided By EPA; Closer to 100 is better
Air Quality 19 / 100
Water Quality 12 / 100
Superfund Sites 10 / 100
Physicians per 100k 286.5

People

Male Population 48.88%
Female Population 51.12%
Median Age 42.1 Years
Average Individual Income $46,600
Average Household Income $118,350
Population Change 5.73%

Cost of Living

Compared to the National Average
Overall 25% Above
Cost of Food 8% Above
Utilities 22% Above
Miscellaneous 2% Above

Race

Breakdown of ethnicities in Hockessin DE
White 87.8%
Asian 6.9%
Black 2.5%
Hispanic/Latino 1.9%
Multiracial 0.7%
Other 0.1%

Education

High School Graduate 96.45%
Associate Degree 7.50%
Undergraduate Degree 32.16%
Graduate Degree 27.63%
Please Note

Zip code-level crime information is provided by U.S. Census data. OurParents ALWAYS recommends that you visit the facility and check with local law enforcement authorities, and draw your own conclusions about the safety of any given care provider and area.

Service Information for St. Francis Care Center At Brackenville

St. Francis Care Center at Brackenville is a nursing home. It provides medical nursing service for seniors with serious illnesses or disabilities twenty-four hours a day, delivered by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aids.

Nursing care facilities cater to several types of patients: some patients require short-term rehab while recovering from surgery; others require long-term nursing and medical supervision. In addition, some nursing homes offer specialized care programs for Alzheimer's or other illnesses, or short-term respite care for frail or disabled persons when a family member requires a rest from providing care in the home. Please note that you can help compare nursing homes by looking at the Medicare ratings of a given facility (Medicare has a 5-star rating system for comparing nursing homes). There are various ways for paying for care in a nursing home. Make sure you know your loved one's Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, and understand how you can use tools like long term care insurance to pay for nursing home care.

Also, St. Francis Care Center at Brackenville is a skilled nursing facility (SNF). It is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing care and related services for residents who require medical or nursing care; or rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons.

Skilled nursing facilities cater to patients who either need short-term rehab while recovering from surgery; or require long-term nursing and medical supervision. Skilled Nursing facilities are very often associated with area hospitals.

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