6525 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707 · New Castle County
Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center delivers expert rehabilitation, wound care & skilled nursing care in Hockessin. Contact us today 302-998-0181.
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Typically 96% full (165 of 172 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Hockessin, DE, with 172 certified beds and an average of about 165 residents per day. It operates as part of the Nationwide Healthcare Services network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.83 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.40 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 16 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $46,999 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 (67 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-23 | Fine | $17,760 |
| 2025-02-10 | Fine | $12,438 |
| 2024-05-01 | Fine | $16,801 |
6525 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE
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Talk to an advisor about this communityRegal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Hockessin, 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 Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center has 67 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-23). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 96% full (165 of 172 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center in Hockessin, DE offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 172 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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