Milford Center in Milford, DE has a 2-star overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection score but stronger staffing and quality scores at 4 stars each. It has a recent federal penalty, $119,204 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.95 hours per resident per day, slightly below the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Last inspection: March 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $119,204recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9499.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.85
Licensed practical nurses
0.91
Nurse aides
2.19
Weekend nursing
3.58
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13.4%18.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.2%3.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.9%3.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.5%2.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.8%14.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
21.6%24.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.1%8.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.6%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
31.3%16.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.4%4.5%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.5%96.2%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—60.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
78.6%89%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — 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 9 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,508 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $104,696 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $176,862 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jun 26, 2025
$14,508
Federal fine
Nov 25, 2024
$104,696
Federal fine
Feb 27, 2024
$57,658
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 185 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
89.3 residents on an average day (66% of 136 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 57 years
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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.