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Cost of nursing home care in Delaware.

The median nursing home in Delaware billed $502 per day — about $15,260 per month — in its most recent federal cost report, 31% above the national median. Half of Delaware facilities billed between $399 and $628 per day; the median facility collected $374/day across all payers, with Medicaid covering 65% of resident days.

Computed from 38 Delaware facilities' own audited CMS cost reports (FY2023) — not a survey. Billed charges are the closest public proxy for private-pay prices; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates. Methodology & all states.

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Nursing home costs by Delaware city

Median billed charges in the cities with the most reporting facilities.

CityMedian billed / day≈ per monthReporting
Wilmington$473$14,38014

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Cost is only half the decision. Delaware's nursing homes drew 1,761 inspection citations over the last three years— every facility's citations, fines, ownership, and ratings are free on its page. Browse Delaware facilities and open any one for its full record.