Gilpin Hall
1101 Gilpin Avenue · Wilmington, DE · 19806 · 3026544486
96 certified beds Non profit - Other
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 3 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2025
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · C August 29, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · C August 29, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 085047 · certified since January 7, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.