The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
DELAWARE VETERANS HOME
MILFORD, DE · Medicare-certified · 144 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationGovernment-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
DELAWARE VETERANS HOME (MILFORD, DE) has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 stars on health inspections but 5 stars for staffing and quality measures, with reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (7.08 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day); it also had $118,757 in fines over the last 24 months and a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
7.0792 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $118,757recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 7.0792.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 2.46
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.73
- Nurse aides
- 3.89
- Weekend nursing
- 6.28
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 58%
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
7.9%10.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%4.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.8%3.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.9%3.1%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.8%17.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
20%16.6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.8%24.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.5%17.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
100%97%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—79.1%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: E
The home failed to notify the resident and family in time before a transfer or discharge, including their right to appeal. Cited April 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 623 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: E
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $86,920 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $31,837 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $118,757 in total fines.
- $86,920
Federal fine
Mar 12, 2026
- $31,837
Federal fine
Mar 6, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Occupancy
- 63.7 residents on an average day (44% of 144 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 19 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.