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Nursing home

Gilpin Hall

Wilmington, Delaware · New Castle County

  • 1101 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806 · Directions
  • (302) 654‑4486
  • Medicare overall rating: 3 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
  • Ownership: Non-profit – other
  • 24 health citations in its last 3 inspection cycles (most serious: level G). See the inspection record

Summary

Gilpin Hall is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Wilmington, Delaware, with 96 certified beds. Medicare overall rating: 3 of 5 stars. Most recent standard health inspection: 2025-08-29, with 12 health deficiencies. Ownership: non-profit – other. Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information, data updated 2026-10-01.

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.

Official Medicare data

Everything on this page comes from Medicare (CMS) data updated 2026-10-01. It is information, not a recommendation. Call the nursing home and visit before you decide, and talk with your doctor.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Medicare overall rating: 3 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
96Certified beds
Health inspections: 2 of 5 starsHealth inspections

Quick answers

Where is Gilpin Hall?
1101 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806, in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the phone number of Gilpin Hall?
(302) 654-4486, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
What is the Medicare star rating of Gilpin Hall?
Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Has Gilpin Hall been fined?
Medicare lists no fines for Gilpin Hall.
What did inspectors find at Gilpin Hall?
In its last three inspection cycles (December 14, 2023 to July 14, 2026), Medicare lists 24 health citations; the most serious was level G. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).

Medicare ratings, explained

Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.

Overall rating
Overall rating: 3 of 5 stars
Medicare’s summary of the three ratings below, from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average).
Health inspections
Health inspections: 2 of 5 stars
Based on state health inspections and complaint investigations of about the last three years, compared with other nursing homes in the same state.
Staffing
Staffing: 5 of 5 stars
Based on how many hours nurses and aides spend with each resident per day (from payroll records) and how often staff leave.
Quality of resident care
Quality of resident care: 4 of 5 stars
Based on how residents do on measures such as falls with injury, pressure sores, getting better at moving around and going back to the hospital.
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Short-stay residents (rehab): 4 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who stay a short time, usually to recover after a hospital stay.
Long-stay residents
Long-stay residents: 3 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who live in the nursing home.

Inspections, fines and staffing

In its last three inspection cycles (December 14, 2023 to July 14, 2026), Gilpin Hall had 24 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 5.01 hours per resident per day; the Delaware average is 4.48 and the national average is 3.90.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.

Inspection history: last three cycles

State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.

What the letters A to L mean
Scope and severity letters
SeriousnessIsolated (a few residents)Pattern (some)Widespread (many)
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmABC
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmDEF
Actual harm to residentsGHI
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJKL

Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.

Most recent cycle: August 29, 2025 — 12 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: August 29, 2025 (standard health inspection); December 3, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 14, 2026 (complaint investigation).

  • F0689 Level G July 14, 2026 · from a complaint · past non-compliance (already fixed before the inspection) (January 8, 2026)

    “Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”

    actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Show 11 less serious citations (levels A to F)
  • F0570 Level E August 29, 2025 · corrected October 13, 2025

    “Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.”

  • F0551 Level D December 3, 2025 · from a complaint · corrected December 29, 2025

    “Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.”

  • F0600 Level D December 3, 2025 · from a complaint · corrected December 29, 2025

    “Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”

  • F0602 Level D August 29, 2025 · past non-compliance (already fixed before the inspection) (June 19, 2025)

    “Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.”

  • F0609 Level D August 29, 2025 · from a complaint · corrected October 13, 2025

    “Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”

  • F0628 Level D August 29, 2025 · corrected October 13, 2025

    “Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”

  • F0644 Level D August 29, 2025 · corrected October 13, 2025

    “Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”

  • F0684 Level D August 29, 2025 · corrected October 13, 2025

    “Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”

  • F0761 Level D August 29, 2025 · from a complaint · corrected October 13, 2025

    “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.”

  • F0607 Level C August 29, 2025 · corrected October 13, 2025

    “Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”

  • F0756 Level C August 29, 2025 · corrected October 13, 2025

    “Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”

Previous cycle: October 17, 2024 — 9 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: October 17, 2024 (complaint investigation); October 17, 2024 (standard health inspection); August 29, 2025 (complaint investigation).

Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0600 Level E October 17, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected November 10, 2024

    “Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”

  • F0880 Level E October 17, 2024 · corrected November 10, 2024

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

  • F0580 Level D October 17, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected November 10, 2024

    “Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”

  • F0582 Level D October 17, 2024 · corrected November 10, 2024

    “Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.”

  • F0585 Level D October 17, 2024 · corrected November 10, 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.”

  • F0610 Level D October 17, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected November 10, 2024

    “Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”

  • F0684 Level D October 17, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected November 10, 2024

    “Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”

  • F0689 Level D October 17, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected November 10, 2024

    “Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”

  • F0697 Level D October 17, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected November 10, 2024

    “Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”

Earlier cycle: December 14, 2023 — 3 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: December 14, 2023 (complaint investigation); December 14, 2023 (standard health inspection).

Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0600 Level E December 14, 2023 · from a complaint · corrected January 31, 2024

    “Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”

  • F0755 Level D December 14, 2023 · from a complaint · corrected January 31, 2024

    “Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”

  • F0880 Level D December 14, 2023 · from a complaint · corrected January 31, 2024

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.

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Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.

MeasureThis homeDelawareNational
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.631.000.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.231.000.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day3.152.482.35
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day5.014.483.90
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend4.463.993.43
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.370.670.48
Nursing staff turnover (per year)27.8%40.4%45.3%
RN turnover (per year)16.7%40.5%42.5%
Administrators who left in the last year0.00.40.5

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.

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Key facts

TypeNursing home
Certified beds96
Average residents per day93.1
Takes part inMedicare and Medicaid
OwnershipNon-profit – other
Legal business nameHome for Aged Women, Inc.
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid1997-01-07
Resident and family councilsResident council
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
Changed ownership in the last 12 monthsNo
Address1101 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware
Phone(302) 654‑4486
CMS Certification Number085047
Name in Medicare recordsGILPIN HALL
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What to ask when you call or visit

A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.

  • Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
  • Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
  • How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
  • Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
  • What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
  • Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
  • What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
  • Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
  • Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.

Other nursing homes nearby

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Nearest hospital emergency rooms

Sources

  1. Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  2. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
  3. Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  4. Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  5. Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  6. Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  7. State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  8. Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  9. Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  10. Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13