The home failed to have a responsible governing body to set and carry out policies and properly manage the facility. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 837 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
DELAWARE COURT HEALTH CARE CENTER
DELAWARE, OH · Medicare-certified · 75 beds
Needs attention
For-profit
1 of 5 overall
DELAWARE COURT HEALTH CARE CENTER in Delaware, OH has a 1-star overall rating with a 1-star health inspection rating, while staffing and quality measures are both 4 stars. Reported nurse staffing is 3.60 hours per resident day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark; there were no fines in the last 24 months, but the facility is flagged for the lowest overall rating.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5955 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5955.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.60
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.78
- Nurse aides
- 2.21
- Weekend nursing
- 3.35
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 29%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.3%7.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.2%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.7%0.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.6%8.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.8%6.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.8%15.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.9%24.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
14.3%22.4%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.8%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.2%96.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 54.1 residents on an average day (72% of 75 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 40 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.