Cadia Rehabilitation Silverside in Wilmington, DE

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    A serene outdoor seating area with benches, bathed in sunlight, leading to a landscaped entrance.

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Cadia Rehabilitation Silverside in Wilmington, DE

Cadia Rehabilitation Silverside is a nursing home community in Wilmington, DE.

Information last verified:

3322 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

2.9 from 91 reviews
5 stars
30
4 stars
11
3 stars
7
2 stars
6
1 stars
37

Overall Review of Cadia Rehabilitation Silverside

caveat 38 reviews mention this

Staffing and call-bell responsiveness

Residents and families describe delays and gaps when assistance is needed.

A recurring concern is that staff do not come promptly when residents call for help, especially for bathroom assistance. Multiple reviewers describe waiting long periods, finding residents left in soiled conditions, or reporting that no one responded for extended stretches. Some also describe what sounds like understaffing or lack of urgency that affects safety and dignity, including falls and missed care needs. A smaller set of reviews are more positive about staff being attentive, but the responsiveness issue shows up often enough that it’s a clear risk to consider.

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Therapy is a frequent bright spot

Physical and occupational therapy receive many positive mentions.

Many reviewers credit the therapy team for helping with walking and regaining strength after falls or hospital stays. Several people specifically mention PT/OT working toward goals, improving mobility, and providing helpful recommendations for care going forward. There are also complaints about therapy being limited at certain times or not occurring as expected during quarantines, but overall therapy quality stands out as a consistent theme in the reviews.

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Food quality is mixed

Food draws both praise and serious criticism.

Some residents and families say the food is good and that residents enjoy meals, and a few mention being able to eat without the typical “nursing home” smell. Other reviews complain that meals are not edible, that residents go long stretches without meals, or that dietary needs are not handled well. Because these accounts conflict, dining seems to vary by stay and situation rather than being uniformly positive.

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Care for dementia varies by unit

Some dementia-related experiences are described as respectful, while others are not.

A few reviews describe dementia patients being treated with respect and caring, with staff knowledgeable in addressing concerns. Others describe dementia wings with residents screaming, clothing being taken, and lack of attention or morning hygiene support. Taken together, the reviews suggest that dementia care can depend heavily on staffing and unit support, so it’s worth asking how individualized routines are handled.

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Clean facility and warm atmosphere

Multiple reviews mention a clean, well-kept environment.

Several reviewers say the facility is clean and well maintained, and some also mention the building feeling warm and welcoming. Others disagree, describing poor cleanliness or issues that affected the resident’s comfort and daily routine. Even with the mixed feedback, cleanliness appears often enough to be a meaningful factor in how people experience the stay.

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Nearby clinics and pharmacies

Medical and prescription options appear nearby.

The community’s location places several medical and pharmacy options within a short drive, which can be helpful when arranging care or prescriptions. Nearby examples in the listing inputs include a family medicine practice and pharmacies close by.

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Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 128 resident community capacity 128 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • New Castle County (10 miles away) New Castle County (10 miles away)
  • Philadelphia International (16 miles away) Philadelphia International (16 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in the northern part of Wilmington, Delaware, this area offers a range of amenities that may be appealing to seniors looking for a convenient and accessible neighborhood. With several family medicine practices and pharmacies nearby, healthcare needs can be easily met. There are also various dining options including fast food chains like Taco Bell and McDonald's, as well as more upscale restaurants like Del Pez Mexican Gastropub. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there are several parks in the vicinity such as Talley Day Park and Brandywine Creek State Park. In terms of entertainment, there are theaters like Regal Brandywine Town Center for movie buffs. Additionally, transportation options are available with the Joseph R. Biden Jr. Railroad Station just under 5 miles away. Overall, this area provides a mix of conveniences and leisure opportunities for seniors considering senior living in Wilmington.

Physicians

  • Brandywine Hundred Family Medicine (0.4 miles)
  • Foulkstone Christiana Care (1 miles)
  • AI Dupont Outpatient Cardiac Center (2.1 miles)
  • Richard J. Schmidt, MD (2.1 miles)
  • Christiana Care: Concord Medicine And Pediatrics (2.7 miles)
  • Total Care Physicians (3.3 miles)
  • Eye Doctors (3.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (0.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • Burger King (4 miles)
  • KFC (4.4 miles)
  • Del Pez Mexican Gastropub (5.1 miles)
  • Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (5.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (5.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.1 miles)
  • Styer's Garden Cafe (5.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.8 miles)

Parks

  • Talley Day Park (1 miles)
  • Shipley Heights Park (1.9 miles)
  • Alapocas Woods Park (2.7 miles)
  • Brandywine Park (3.6 miles)
  • Brandywine Creek State Park (4 miles)
  • Market Square Memorial Park (6.8 miles)
  • Goose Creek Park (8.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Brandywine Town Center (1.8 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Painters Crossing 9 (5.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Francis Hospital (4.2 miles)
  • Wilmington VA Medical Center (5.8 miles)
  • Delaware Psychiatric Center (7.6 miles)
  • Limestone Medical Center (8.5 miles)
  • Riddle Hospital (9.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Joseph R. Biden Jr. Railroad Station (WIL) (4.9 miles)

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