Delaware Veterans Home is an average sized, for profit, nursing home with 120 beds based in Milford, DE. At last check, the facility had 110 residents indicating that it is 92% occupied which is about average within the state of Delaware. The provider accepts both medicare and medicaid programs, and provides resident and family counseling services.
This nursing home and assisted living facility, is not located in a hospital or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of February 2010, the medicare rating for Delaware Veterans Home, was 3 stars, which is a better rating than 43% of nursing homes in Delaware.
We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Delaware Veterans Home 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 lower than average. The most recent health inspection was on 06/11/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Delaware, it is more likely for residents to have a catheter inserted and left and to be physically restrained. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Delaware, it is more likely for residents to be given a pneumococcal vaccination and it is less likely for residents to have moderate to severe pain and to have pressure sores.
To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
Delaware Veterans Home
Work
100 DELAWARE VETERANS BLVD
MILFORD
DE
19963
USA
Work
3024246000
Delaware Veterans Home - Milford, DE
Address
100 DElaware Veterans Blvd
Milford, DE 19963
Milford, DE 19963
Phone Number
Average Prices for Care Providers in
Delaware
Nursing Home Private:
$7,140/mo
Nursing Home Semi-Private:
$6,530/mo
Assisted Living Private:
$6,530/mo
Type of Care
for Delaware Veterans Home
- Nursing Home
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Assisted Living
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Medicare Ratings for Delaware Veterans Home in Milford, DE
Medicare Audit Summary for Delaware Veterans Home in Milford, DE
| Category | This Facility | State Average |
|---|---|---|
| Health Issues | 14 | 17 |
| Care Issues | 9 | 7 |
| Fire Safety | 4 | 3 |
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Nearby Hospitals for Delaware Veterans Home in Milford, DENo hospitals within 10 miles of this care provider.
Description of Delaware Veterans Home in Milford, DE
Delaware Veterans Home is a nursing home. The area code (19963) in Delaware, where Delaware Veterans Home is located in, has a below average safety rating based on recent crime statistics. There are 3 similar care providers within a 10 mile area. 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, Delaware Veterans Home is an assisted living facility. Assisted living facilities are an apartment-style habitat designed to focus on providing assistance with daily living activities. They provide a higher level of service for the elderly which can include preparing meals, housekeeping, medication assistance, laundry, and also do regular check-in's on the residents. Basically, they are designed to bridge the gap between independent living and nursing home facilities. When thinking about how to pay for care, assisted living facilities are generally less expensive than nursing homes, if assisted living is a viable option for your loved one.
Also, Delaware Veterans Home 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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On
Feb 11, 2010 12:38AM EDT,
an OurParents user
provided the following review of this care provider:
An OurParents user
Review of
Delaware Veterans Home
Feb 11, 2010 12:38AM EDT
Delaware Veterans Home is an average sized, for profit, nursing home with 120 beds based in Milford, DE. At last check, the facility had 110 residents indicating that it is 92% occupied which is about average within the state of Delaware. The provider accepts both medicare and medicaid programs, and provides resident and family counseling services.
This nursing home and assisted living facility, is not located in a hospital or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of February 2010, the medicare rating for Delaware Veterans Home, was 3 stars, which is a better rating than 43% of nursing homes in Delaware.
We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Delaware Veterans Home 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 lower than average. The most recent health inspection was on 06/11/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Delaware, it is more likely for residents to have a catheter inserted and left and to be physically restrained. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Delaware, it is more likely for residents to be given a pneumococcal vaccination and it is less likely for residents to have moderate to severe pain and to have pressure sores.
To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
This nursing home and assisted living facility, is not located in a hospital or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of February 2010, the medicare rating for Delaware Veterans Home, was 3 stars, which is a better rating than 43% of nursing homes in Delaware.
We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Delaware Veterans Home 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 lower than average. The most recent health inspection was on 06/11/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Delaware, it is more likely for residents to have a catheter inserted and left and to be physically restrained. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Delaware, it is more likely for residents to be given a pneumococcal vaccination and it is less likely for residents to have moderate to severe pain and to have pressure sores.
To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
On
Oct 29, 2009 01:16AM EDT,
an OurParents user
provided the following review of this care provider:
An OurParents user
Review of
Delaware Veterans Home
Oct 29, 2009 01:16AM EDT
good place
good place
Delaware Veterans Home Details
Facility Details
In Hospital:
No
Capacity:
120
Occupancy:
110
Accommodations
Security
- Fire Sprinkler System
Staffing
Hours Per Resident Per Day
Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses:
31 minutes
Certified Nursing Assistants:
2 hours 59 minutes
Registered Nurses:
1 hour 26 minutes
Medicare
Survey Dates
Health
06/11/2009
Fire
06/17/2009
Community Profile for 19963 in Milford, DE
Annual Crime Occurrences
| 19963 | Avg. | |
| Violent Crimes | 5 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Property Crimes | 6 | 3 |
Weather Conditions
| Average High Temperature | 87.6° F |
|---|---|
| Average Low Temperature | 25.7° F |
| Rainy Days | 29% |
| Average Rainfall | 45.2 inches |
| Average Snowfall | 13.6 inches |
Religions
| Percent Religious | 31.31% |
|---|---|
| Protestant | 20.85% |
| Methodist | 13.95% |
| Catholic | 7.77% |
| Pentecostal | 2.70% |
| Other Christian | 2.45% |
| All Other | 4.43% |
General Environment
| Provided By EPA; Closer to 100 is better | |
| Air Quality | 34 / 100 |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | 43 / 100 |
| Superfund Sites | 39 / 100 |
| Physicians per 100k | 194.7 |
People
| Male Population | 48.29% |
|---|---|
| Female Population | 51.71% |
| Median Age | 39.7 Years |
| Average Individual Income | $21,821 |
| Average Household Income | $44,049 |
| Population Change | 23.99% |
Cost of Living
| Compared to the National Average | |
| Overall | 3% Below |
|---|---|
| Cost of Food | 5% Above |
| Utilities | 18% Above |
| Miscellaneous | 2% Below |
Race
| White | 79.4% |
|---|---|
| Black | 12.7% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.1% |
Education
| High School Graduate | 79.04% |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 6.83% |
| Undergraduate Degree | 10.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 6.68% |
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