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Stonegates

4031 Kennett Pike

4.1(18 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
49
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Partnership
Certified beds
49
Ownership model
Deeded home ownership with guaranteed equity return
Meal plan options
Choice of 13 or 30 meals monthly
Health center usage rate
Fewer than 50% of residents ever need it
Extended stay rate
Fewer than 18% require stays over nine months

What Families Think

Stonegates is a resident-owned independent living community in Greenville, Delaware, where residents hold deeded ownership of their homes rather than paying rent or entrance fees. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness, food quality, and friendly atmosphere, giving the community a 4.1 rating, though the sample of reviews is small.

The Good

  • Reviewers repeatedly call it very clean
  • Food described as delicious by reviewers
  • Friendly staff and residents noted
  • Beautiful, well-kept setting
  • Fitness center led by licensed physiologist
  • Residents retain ownership and equity in their homes

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available
  • Only 18 Google reviews to draw conclusions from

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Stonegates is a senior living community in Greenville, Delaware offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gardening Club. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 18 reviews.

About Stonegates

Stonegates is a resident-owned retirement community in Greenville, Delaware, offering independent living with full deed ownership of custom homes. Unlike traditional entrance-fee or rental models, residents own their homes, whether apartments or cottages, and maintain control over their care decisions and living arrangements, with guaranteed equity return on their investment.

The community provides a 5-star health care center on-site, with meal plans offering 13 or 30 meals per month. Residents have full access to a fitness center and classes led by a licensed physiologist. Historically, less than 50% of Stonegates residents have needed admission to the health center, and fewer than 18% have required extended stays longer than nine months, allowing most residents to age in place within their own homes.

Activities and amenities include morning yoga sessions, walks through meticulously maintained gardens, an art studio, curated museum excursions, bridge games, outdoor patios, a library, and gourmet dining with craft cocktails and fireside gatherings. The community celebrates a lifestyle-focused culture emphasizing everyday joy and personal connections among residents.

Stonegates is nestled in Greenville, Delaware, minutes from Wilmington yet described as a world away in feel. The surrounding area is known as one of the region's most picturesque and historic communities, featuring rolling hills, nearby gardens, and cultural institutions including Winterthur, Longwood Gardens, and the Delaware Art Museum, with Philadelphia a short drive away.

Types of Care at Stonegates

Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Kitchen
  • Multiple Floor Plans
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Fitness Center
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Salon / Barber
  • Security
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Games
  • Gardening Club
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Stonegates

4.1overall · 18 ratings combined

4.1★ on Google (18)

Aisha kabba

Feb 2024

via Google

Very clean environment. I love it there

Dee Nice

Oct 2023

via Google

I absolutely loved it here. Sorry I left ❤️

Dafney Lipford

Jun 2023

via Google

Nice place, very clean and smells nice.

Deborah Thorn

Jul 2017

via Google

Beautiful setting, nice people both working and living there.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 20 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Dec 12, 2025Health Standard6 citations
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 26, 2026

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 26, 2026

  • Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 26, 2026

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 26, 2026

  • Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 26, 2026

  • Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 26, 2026

Dec 6, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2025

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2025

  • Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2025

Dec 5, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard9 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 18, 2024

  • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 18, 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 Jan 18, 2024

  • Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 18, 2024

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 18, 2024

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 18, 2024

  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024

Nov 23, 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 Stonegates offer?

Stonegates offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Stonegates located?

Stonegates is located at 4031 Kennett Pike in Greenville, Delaware.

What do families say about Stonegates?

Stonegates is a resident-owned independent living community in Greenville, Delaware, where residents hold deeded ownership of their homes rather than paying rent or entrance fees. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness, food quality, and friendly atmosphere, giving the community a 4.1 rating, though the sample of reviews is small.

How did Stonegates do on recent health and safety inspections?

Stonegates had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 20 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.

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