Richard Landon
May 2025
Wonderful staff. Clean, friendly environment. Was a joy working with excellent caregivers from Gilpin Hall. Everyone treated guests like family. Would definitely recommend to a family member.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 96
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Other
- Certified beds
- 96
- Inspections
- View history (23 citations)
- Longevity
- Operating for roughly 200 years
- Facility size
- Licensed for up to 96 residents
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviewers consistently describe Gilpin Hall as a warm, family-like skilled nursing community with attentive, caring staff. Families praise the quality of nursing care, cleanliness, and staff who take time to know residents personally, including those managing dementia care.
The Good
- Staff described as caring and family-like
- Praised for dementia care experience
- Clean, well-maintained environment
- Attentive nursing and support staff
- Strong overall reputation among reviewers
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Gilpin Hall is a senior living community in Wilmington, Delaware offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 24 reviews.
About Gilpin Hall
Gilpin Hall is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Wilmington, Delaware, with a licensed capacity of 96 residents. The facility has served the community for over 200 years and provides care for older adults requiring nursing support, including those with dementia.
Families consistently emphasize the warmth of the staff, describing them as caring and welcoming rather than institutional. One family noted that the entire staff "made you feel at home, and like family, not just another customer coming through their doors." Visitors highlight the breadth of the facility's strengths: nursing care, activities programming, food quality, cleanliness, and the way staff members take time to know residents individually. Families who compared Gilpin Hall to other nursing homes found it superior across these areas.
The community holds a 4.5 out of 5 star rating based on 24 Google reviews, with recent feedback emphasizing a clean, friendly environment and the attentiveness of caregivers.
Types of Care at Gilpin Hall
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Gilpin Hall
4.5overall · 24 ratings combined
4.5★ on Google (24)
Jeffrey Jones
Nov 2024
Gilpin Hall is a first class operation that has been around for a long time. For two years I had the opportunity to witness top-notch skilled nursing care on multiple occasions. I highly recommend this nursing home in the Wilmington, DE area.
samantha otero
Oct 2024
It was an incredible experience and an honor to be part of Gilpin Hall's 200th anniversary celebration! Gilpin Hall uses FrontStream's Fundraising software, and we were thrilled to have our team join in to support such a wonderful event. The celebration featured fantastic items, delicious food, and great raffle items, with fun and lively music playing in the background! Thank you for including our team in this special milestone, and I look forward to being a part of many more in the years to come! :-)
Tina Sayers
Mar 2023
This place is awesome. My wife and I were looking for a permanent home for my 97 year old mother. The entire staff was warm and welcoming. They made you feel at home, and like family, not just another customer coming through their doors. My mothers one fear was going into a nursing home when she got old, and that always stuck in my head, but after dealing with Gilpin Hall staff, all their amenities and just getting the down right home feeling made me feel better about when I have to break the news to my mother. The nurses and staff there are super polite and professional. And just watching them interact with the residents, you can tell they enjoy their jobs, and that they treat the patients as they would want their family members treated. Very fuzzy and warm feeling there. This place is top of the line, and I did a lot of shopping, and I think God sent me here for my mother. If you are looking for the same reasons, we were please give them a shot, they say money is not everything, it’s the care you want for the family when you’re not there.
Amy M
Jun 2022
Gilpin Hall has been a really great place for my dad who suffers from dementia. I have had experiences at a few other nursing homes and Gilpin Hall has been far superior to the others in all areas including nursing, activities, food, support staff, cleanliness and overall environment. The staff are caring and comforting and employees take the time to get to know each resident. Highly recommend!
Government Inspection History
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 23 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Dec 3, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 29, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 29, 2025
Aug 29, 2025Health ComplaintHealth Standard9 citations
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 13, 2025
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 19, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 13, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 13, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 13, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 13, 2025
Oct 17, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard9 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 10, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 10, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 10, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 10, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 10, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 10, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 10, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 10, 2024
Dec 14, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard3 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 31, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 31, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 31, 2024
Aug 3, 2021Fire Safety StandardNo citations
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Gilpin Hall offer?
Gilpin Hall offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Gilpin Hall located?
Gilpin Hall is located at 1101 Gilpin Avenue in Wilmington, Delaware.
What do families say about Gilpin Hall?
Reviewers consistently describe Gilpin Hall as a warm, family-like skilled nursing community with attentive, caring staff. Families praise the quality of nursing care, cleanliness, and staff who take time to know residents personally, including those managing dementia care.
How did Gilpin Hall do on recent health and safety inspections?
Gilpin Hall had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 23 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Gilpin Hall?
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