Number of nursing homes in Delaware : 48
Patients living in Delaware nursing homes: 4,245
Occupancy rates of Delaware nursing homes: 84.6%
Average number of deficiencies at each Delaware nursing home: 16.9
Percent of Delaware nursing homes with serious deficiencies for actual harm to patient: 39.6%
Most common deficiencies at Delaware nursing homes: Quality of Care, Comprehensive Care Plans, Accident Environment
Distribution of ownership of Delaware nursing homes: 52% for profit, 38% non profit, 10% government
Most populated cities in Delaware: Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Pike Creek, Bear
Staffing levels at Delaware nursing homes (daily hours): Above average, 4.2 total staff, 1.8 licensed nurse
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**Data based upon 2009 CMS data, U.S. Department of Health and Human Service