3540 Three Little Bakers Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19808 · New Castle County
Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek offers Delaware's largest rehabilitation gym, a specialized Pulmonary Unit, and comprehensive skilled nursing in Pike Creek Valley, Wilmington.
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Typically 88% full (156 of 177 beds occupied on an average day).
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Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Wilmington, DE, with 177 certified beds and an average of about 156 residents per day. It operates as part of the Cadia Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.40 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.67 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 11 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $78,351 in the recent record.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $13,830–$16,830/mo (median $14,930) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Wilmington prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (37 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-trad…
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-18 | Fine | $52,305 |
| 2025-04-18 | Payment denial | — |
| 2023-10-17 | Fine | $12,649 |
| 2023-10-17 | Fine | $13,397 |
3540 Three Little Bakers Blvd, Wilmington, DE
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Wilmington, DE area typically runs $13,830–$16,830 per month (median $14,930, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.40 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek has 37 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 88% full (156 of 177 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek in Wilmington, DE offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 177 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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