Delaware Veterans Home
100 Delaware Veterans Blvd, Milford, DE 19963
Overall: ★★★★☆ · 144 beds
Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing home · 21 W Clarke Avenue, Milford, DE 19963 · Sussex County
CMS overall rating: ★★☆☆☆
At a glance
Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is located in Milford, Delaware. It has 100 certified beds and cared for an average of 93.8 residents per day. Ownership type: for profit - limited liability company. It is part of Nationwide Healthcare Services, a group of 7 facilities. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5; the average for Delaware nursing homes is 3.2.
| Certified beds | 100 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 93.8 |
| Participates in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC |
| Affiliated group | Nationwide Healthcare Services (7 facilities) |
| Medicare/Medicaid approved since | April 18, 2020 |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Located inside a hospital | No |
| Resident / family council | Resident |
| Ownership changed in last 12 months | No |
| CMS Certification Number | 085058 |
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★☆ |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★☆☆ |
Ratings are assigned by CMS on a 1–5 scale. How CMS star ratings work.
Staffing
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.96 (state avg 4.35, U.S. avg 3.86) |
|---|---|
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.76 (state avg 0.97, U.S. avg 0.69) |
| LPN hours per resident per day | 1.26 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.94 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.67 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 67.8% (state avg 41.3%) |
| Registered nurse turnover | 79.4% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
Inspections
| Most recent standard health inspection | February 11, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited | 7 (state avg 10.9) |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
Penalties
| Fines | 3 |
|---|---|
| Total fines | $144,544.00 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 3 |
Other nursing homes in Milford
Milford Center
700 Marvel Road, Milford, DE 19963
Overall: ★★☆☆☆ · 136 beds
All nursing homes in Milford, DE
Source: CMS Care Compare — Nursing Homes Provider Information, data as of September 1, 2026. Averages are calculated from the same CMS dataset. Confirm details directly with the facility and on Medicare.gov. This page is for general information and is not medical or legal advice. Disclaimer.