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Gilpin Hall

1101 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806

Assisted Living Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(302) 654-4486

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,915
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,931

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,363
  • Average State Price: $4,531
  • Average National Price: $3,754



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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.5
    Gilpin Hall
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 22 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 11 out of 32 communities in Wilmington
  • Ranking in State: 30 out of 81 communities in DE
  • Care B

    Staff B

    Cleanliness B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviewers praise the facility for its cleanliness, lack of maintenance issues, and absence of unpleasant odors.
    • Staff members are frequently described as friendly, kind, helpful, attentive, and professional, contributing to a positive environment.
    • The care provided to residents is often highlighted as excellent, with specific mention of the treatment of residents with dignity and respect.
    • Several reviewers recommend the facility to others, citing their personal experiences or observations of the care provided to their loved ones.
    • The facility's response to the COVID-19 pandemic is commended for its communication, adherence to guidelines, and successful prevention of deaths due to the virus.

    Negative Reviews:

    • One reviewer expresses dissatisfaction with the day program, citing a lack of activities and engagement for seniors.
    • Concerns are raised about the facility's ability to accommodate residents with Alzheimer's/dementia, with one reviewer alleging misleading information and discrimination based on payment method.
    • Another review criticizes the nursing staff's competence and hygiene practices, describing an incident of poor emergency response and shared use of personal care items.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • Employees and former employees generally speak highly of their work experience, mentioning a focus on resident care, a supportive environment, and the difficulty of leaving for other opportunities.
    • One review, however, is neutral and unrelated to the quality of care or employment experience, mentioning a personal history with the director.


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    Health

    Medication administration

    Nursing care

    Therapists

    Restorative therapy

    Activities of daily living

    Personal care


    Services

    Housekeeping and linen services


    Activities

    Activity programming

    Recreation


    Community Amenities

    Garden

    Library


    Room Amenities

    Homelike setting


    Dining

    Three meals per day

    Dining rooms

    Nutritional care



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 7, 1997
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 96
    Total current residents: 89
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 6
    Number of substantiated complaints: 4
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $61321


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2019-05-14 2019-06-10 D Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2018-05-11 2018-06-06 F Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2018-05-11 2018-06-06 C Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-05-11 2018-06-06 D Services Deficiencies Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
    2018-05-11 2018-06-06 C Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-08-03 2021-10-01 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2021-08-03 2021-10-01 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2021-08-03 2021-10-01 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-08-03 2021-10-01 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2021-08-03 2021-10-01 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2021-08-03 2021-10-01 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2021-08-03 2021-10-01 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2021-08-03 2021-10-01 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
    2021-08-03 2021-10-01 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-08-03 2021-10-01 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-08-03 2021-10-01 D Infection Control Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    2021-08-03 2021-10-01 B Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2021-08-03 2021-10-01 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
    2021-08-03 2021-10-01 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2021-08-03 2021-10-01 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2021-08-03 2021-10-01 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2021-08-03 2021-10-01 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2019-05-16 2019-08-12 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2019-05-16 2019-08-12 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2019-05-16 2019-08-12 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2019-05-16 2019-08-12 D Administration Deficiencies Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
    2019-05-16 2019-08-12 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    2019-05-16 2019-08-12 C Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-05-16 2019-08-12 D Infection Control Deficiencies Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-14 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-14 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-14 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-14 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-14 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-14 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-14 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-14 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-14 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-14 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-14 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-14 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-05-16 $11,219
    2022-07-28 $61,321

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Wilmington which is 0.7 miles away and has a population of 71,948 (large town).
    • The average income is $141,221, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 81
      • Low Temperature: 34
      • Average Temperature: 58.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 159 days of rain, 21 days of snow and 183 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.8 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 36.4 years old, high compared to other cities.
    • 4.26% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 4.64% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1% Asian, 58% Black or African-American, 7% Hispanic or Latino, and 31% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 11.05 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.88 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 5.83 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.98 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.77 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 41.0, Moderate Days 19.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Acme
    0.5 miles away
    Fresh Grocer
    0.8 miles away
    Brown Bag
    0.9 miles away
    Save-A-Lot
    1.0 miles away
    Food Lion
    2.4 miles away

    Transportation

    Wilmington
    1.2 miles away
    Claymont
    6.3 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Wilmington Greyhound Terminal
    1.1 miles away
    4
    2.3 miles away
    2;35
    2.5 miles away
    22;25
    4.6 miles away
    DART Bus Stop
    4.7 miles away

    Banks

    Citizens Bank
    0.5 miles away
    Artisans’ Bank
    0.6 miles away
    Santander Consumer Bank
    0.7 miles away
    M&T Bank
    1.9 miles away
    WSFS
    2.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Saint Francis Healthcare
    0.6 miles away
    Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
    1.6 miles away
    Veterans Affairs Medical Center Wilmington
    2.7 miles away
    Delaware Psychiatric Center
    3.5 miles away
    Rockford Center: Gupta Saurabh MD
    6.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.1 miles away
    Market Street Pharmacy
    0.7 miles away
    Rite Aid
    0.7 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.5 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    3.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Wahl Family Dentistry
    2.4 miles away
    Kirkwood Dental
    4.4 miles away
    Main Street Dental
    6.2 miles away
    Dr. Albert Turk, D.M.D.
    6.4 miles away
    Westwood Oral Surgery Associates
    6.5 miles away

    Parks

    Happy Valley
    0.1 miles away
    Brandywine Park
    0.1 miles away
    Cool Springs East Park
    0.2 miles away
    Cool Spring
    0.2 miles away
    Soldiers and Sailors Monument Park
    0.2 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Trinity Episcopal Church
    0.2 miles away
    Grace United Methodist Church
    0.5 miles away
    Saint Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church
    0.6 miles away
    St. John's Episcopal Church
    0.7 miles away
    Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
    0.8 miles away

    Shopping

    Independence Mall
    1.9 miles away
    Concord Mall
    4.7 miles away
    Christiana Mall
    7.2 miles away
    Shoppes at Buena Vista
    8.0 miles away
    Beaver Brook Plaza
    8.6 miles away

    Culture

    Grand Opera House
    0.8 miles away
    World Cafe Live
    0.9 miles away
    Wilmington Drama League
    1.9 miles away
    Station Gallery
    2.8 miles away
    Arden Gild Hall
    5.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    Gianni's Pizza
    0.4 miles away
    Island Fin
    0.4 miles away
    Brew Ha ha
    0.5 miles away
    Gallucio's
    0.5 miles away
    Grotto Pizza
    0.6 miles away

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