Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility offering rehabilitation services, senior nursing care, and specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care in Wilmington, Delaware. Located in the North Wilmington neighborhood of Forty Acres, the facility has served the community since 1901 as a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting those who need assistance with daily living.
The center provides subacute rehabilitation for patients transitioning from hospital care, including postsurgical care, orthopedic rehabilitation, wound care, and management of chronic conditions. Physical, occupational, and speech-language pathologists work with patients at least five days per week to optimize mobility, communication, and daily functioning. The facility features a spacious rehabilitation gym with a simulated home kitchen for practical training. Nursing staff are trained in IV care, catheter management, and monitoring of complex medical needs, with an interdisciplinary team meeting regularly to review patient progress.
Kentmere's Montessori-trained team specializes in care for residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in a secure unit. Staff members are certified Montessori Memory Care Practitioners who provide structured activities and a secure environment designed to help residents feel safe. The dementia program includes the "Our Day" schedule, which balances structured activities with residents' freedom to move about the unit.
The facility maintains robust infection control practices, including COVID-19, influenza, and pneumonia vaccinations. Air handling systems use bipolar ionization to reduce airborne particles, and patient rooms undergo ultraviolet light treatment after standard disinfection. The Activities Department provides a diverse calendar including stretching, games, arts and crafts, music, and outings. Residents are encouraged to participate in dining room meals, salon services, and social activities that promote independence and connection with family and friends.
Kentmere accepts Medicare, private insurance, long-term care insurance, private pay, and Medicaid. The facility maintains staffing ratios that meet or exceed Delaware's requirement of 3.28 hours of direct nursing care per day per resident and does not rely on temporary agency nursing staff.
