Methodist Country House is an average sized, not for profit, nursing home with 60 beds based in Wilmington, DE. At last check, the facility had 37 residents indicating that it is 62% occupied which is less than average within the state of Delaware. The provider accepts only medicare, and provides resident counseling services.
This nursing home and assisted living facility, is located in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of February 2010, the medicare rating for Methodist Country House, was 4 stars, which is a better rating than 79% of nursing homes in Delaware.
We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Methodist Country House 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 04/23/2009. 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 it is less likely for residents that the need for help with daily activities would increase over time, to have their ability to move around their room get worse, to lose too much weight, and to have moderate to severe pain for high-risk residents to have pressure sores for low-risk residents to lose control of their bowels. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Delaware, 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
Methodist Country House
Work
4830 KENNETT PIKE
WILMINGTON
DE
19807
USA
Work
3026545101
Methodist Country House - Wilmington, DE
Address
4830 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
Wilmington, DE 19807
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 Methodist Country House
- Nursing Home
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Assisted Living
- Continued Care Community
- Senior Community
Useful Resources for Methodist Country House in WILMINGTON, DE
Medicare Ratings for Methodist Country House in Wilmington, DE
Medicare Audit Summary for Methodist Country House in Wilmington, DE
| Category | This Facility | State Average |
|---|---|---|
| Health Issues | 11 | 17 |
| Care Issues | 1 | 7 |
| Fire Safety | 4 | 3 |
User Reviews
for Methodist Country House in Wilmington, DE
Nearby Hospitals for Methodist Country House in Wilmington, DE- St Francis Hospital7 Th And Clayton Sts
Wilmington, DE 19805Distance: 4 milesTel: 302-421-4100Average Rating: %39.7495:-75.5666Acute Care Hospitals
Heart Failure Care Rating: 84%
Heart Attack Care Rating: 77%
Pneumonia Care Rating: 87% - Christiana Hospital4755 Ogletown Stanton Road
Newark, DE 19718Distance: 8 milesTel: 302-733-1000Average Rating: %39.6909:-75.6714Acute Care Hospitals
Heart Failure Care Rating: 89%
Heart Attack Care Rating: 90%
Pneumonia Care Rating: 86%
Description of Methodist Country House in Wilmington, DE
Methodist Country House is a nursing home. The area code (19807) in Delaware, where Methodist Country House is located in, has a below average safety rating based on recent crime statistics. The Methodist Country House has a very good hospital, St Francis Hospital, located nearby, which scored a 84 out of 100 in its most recent Medicare review. The Methodist Country House's nearest hospital is 4 miles away. There are 10 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, Methodist Country House 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, Methodist Country House is a Senior Community. Senior communities are for seniors who can take care of themselves. It is often a set of apartments in a variety of sizes from studios to large two bedrooms, where seniors live independently, but may receive additional services like transportation, pools, a convenience store, bank, barber/beauty shop, resident laundry, housekeeping, and security, are all services and amenities that may be provided there.
Also, Methodist Country House 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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Methodist Country House is an average sized, not for profit, nursing home with 60 beds based in Wilmington, DE. At last check, the facility had 37 residents indicating that it is 62% occupied which is less than average within the state of Delaware. The provider accepts only medicare, and provides resident counseling services.
This nursing home and assisted living facility, is located in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of February 2010, the medicare rating for Methodist Country House, was 4 stars, which is a better rating than 79% of nursing homes in Delaware.
We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Methodist Country House 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 04/23/2009. 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 it is less likely for residents that the need for help with daily activities would increase over time, to have their ability to move around their room get worse, to lose too much weight, and to have moderate to severe pain for high-risk residents to have pressure sores for low-risk residents to lose control of their bowels. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Delaware, 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 located in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of February 2010, the medicare rating for Methodist Country House, was 4 stars, which is a better rating than 79% of nursing homes in Delaware.
We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Methodist Country House 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 04/23/2009. 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 it is less likely for residents that the need for help with daily activities would increase over time, to have their ability to move around their room get worse, to lose too much weight, and to have moderate to severe pain for high-risk residents to have pressure sores for low-risk residents to lose control of their bowels. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Delaware, 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
Methodist Country House Details
Facility Details
In Hospital:
No
Capacity:
60
Occupancy:
37
Accommodations
Security
- Fire Sprinkler System
Care Options
Personal Assistance Types
- Activities of Daily Living (bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, etc.)
- Catheter Management
- Foot Care
- Sitting, Standing, Walking
- Toileting
- Medication Management
Special Health Conditions
- Colostomy or Urostomy
Nursing Staff Level:
24 Hours
Community
On Site Community Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
Staffing
Hours Per Resident Per Day
Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses:
1 hour 2 minutes
Certified Nursing Assistants:
2 hours 26 minutes
Registered Nurses:
1 hour 17 minutes
Medicare
Survey Dates
Health
04/23/2009
Fire
05/13/2009
Community Profile for 19807 in Wilmington, DE
Annual Crime Occurrences
| 19807 | Avg. | |
| Violent Crimes | 4 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Property Crimes | 6 | 3 |
Weather Conditions
| Average High Temperature | 84.8° F |
|---|---|
| Average Low Temperature | 24.1° F |
| Rainy Days | 30% |
| Average Rainfall | 46.5 inches |
| Average Snowfall | 17.8 inches |
Religions
| 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 | 282.8 |
People
| Male Population | 47.07% |
|---|---|
| Female Population | 52.93% |
| Median Age | 49.3 Years |
| Average Individual Income | $79,017 |
| Average Household Income | $115,022 |
| Population Change | 3.54% |
Cost of Living
| Compared to the National Average | |
| Overall | 79% Above |
|---|---|
| Cost of Food | 8% Above |
| Utilities | 21% Above |
| Miscellaneous | 1% Above |
Race
| White | 91.3% |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3.4% |
| Black | 2.8% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.5% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.1% |
Education
| High School Graduate | 96.54% |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 5.97% |
| Undergraduate Degree | 33.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 31.72% |
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