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Delaware's statewide staffing ratio is 4.05 HPRD in Q1 2026. Delaware's statewide staffing ratio is down (−0.08) since Q1 2025. This level is above the national ratio of 3.75 HPRD and ranks #13 out of 51 states.
- Q2 2025: 4.17
- Q3 2025: 4.14
- Q4 2025: 4.13
- Q1 2026: 4.05
Staffing hours per resident day for Delaware, calculated by PBJ320 from CMS’s quarterly PBJ nurse staffing files.
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Direct staff excludes Admin/DON. State min. (~3.34 HPRD) may reflect calculated equivalents by MACPAC. Direct staff excludes Admin/DON. State min. (~3.34 HPRD) may reflect calculated equivalents by MACPAC.
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PBJ320 High-risk facilities in Delaware
15 facilities flagged for staffing or quality concerns.
| Facility | City | CMS ratings | Risk flags | Total HPRD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadia Rehabilitation BroadmeadowMiddletown | Middletown | SFF cand.c.1★ | 3.88 HPRD | |
| Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (dhci)Smyrna | Smyrna | SFF cand.c. | 10.25 HPRD | |
| Delaware Veterans HomeMilford | Milford | ⚠ | 7.08 HPRD | |
| Encore at West Meadow L.l.c.Newark | Newark | SFF cand.c. | 3.51 HPRD | |
| Excelcare at Lewes LLCLewes | Lewes | ⚠ | 3.89 HPRD |
Staffing snapshot
Latest state staffing metrics for Delaware.
| Metric | Delaware | CMS Region 3CMS Region 3 includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.Regional figures are calculated from facility-level data using the same methodology as the state figures. | U.S. | State rankRanks compare the 50 states and D.C. by the displayed metric value. A higher or lower rank is not inherently positive or negative for every metric, including contract staffing share and rural-facility share. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nurse Staffing HPRD | 4.05 | 3.68-0.37 vs DE | 3.75-0.30 vs DE | #13 of 51 |
| Direct Care Nurse HPRD | 3.67 | 3.40-0.28 vs DE | 3.48-0.19 vs DE | #17 of 51 |
| RN HPRD | 0.79 | 0.66-0.12 vs DE | 0.62-0.16 vs DE | #16 of 51 |
| RN Direct Care HPRD | 0.46 | 0.44-0.03 vs DE | 0.44-0.03 vs DE | #27 of 51 |
| Nurse Aide HPRD | 2.27 | 2.10-0.17 vs DE | 2.26Same as DE | #30 of 51 |
| Contract Staff Percentage | 5.7% | 8.8%+3.0 pts vs DE | 5.3%-0.4 pts vs DE | #24 of 51 |
| Median Case-Mix HPRD (Acuity) | 3.72 | 3.85+0.13 vs DE | 3.74+0.02 vs DE | #34 of 51 |
| Rural Facilities (Share) | 27% | 22%-5.6 pts vs DE | 27%Same as DE | #30 of 51 |
State rank reflects the displayed value, not necessarily stronger or weaker performance.
Ownership groups in Delaware
Most facilities linked in CMS owner data (Delaware).
Ownership changes in Delaware
17 ownership changes at 17 Delaware facilities · 01/01/2016 – 02/01/2026.
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How these figures are calculatedMethods, definitions, and data sources
Staffing from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) public nurse files (2017–2026), plus Provider Information (September 2026 processing snapshot) and chain data where shown. State staffing context via March 2022 compendium. Methodology · PBJ guide.
Metrics
- Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD): Total staff hours ÷ average residents. Example: 350 hours for 100 residents = 3.5 HPRD.
- Direct Care (excl. Admin, DON): Hours per resident day for direct care staff only (RN, LPN, CNA, NAtrn, MedAide), excluding administrative and supervisory roles.
- Contract Staff %: Share of hours provided by contract staff.
- Census: Average number of residents during the period.
Note: Some states set minimums (e.g., NJ, CA, NY at 3.5 HPRD); a federal 3.48 minimum was recently overturned (2025). A 2001 federal study linked 4.1 HPRD to better outcomes in that study. Staffing needs vary by resident acuity (case-mix), day, and shift. Estimates on PBJ Takeaway assume roughly 60% of staff are CNAs.
Data transparency
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Trend charts omit quarters with implausible submitted HPRD (total/direct below 0.25; RN, LPN, and aide use role floors and neighbor-quarter rules). Full criteria.
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