Kentmere Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Wilmington, DE

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Kentmere Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Wilmington, DE

Kentmere Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Wilmington, DE.

Information last verified: June 8, 2026

1900 Lovering Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806

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

3.4 from 37 reviews

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Overall Review of Kentmere Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

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Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as caring, attentive, and professional.

Many reviewers say the staff shows kindness and takes the time to pay attention to residents, including learning names and addressing concerns. Several also mention quick issue resolution and a respectful, welcoming approach when families visit. Even amid criticism in some reviews, people consistently talk about day-to-day staff behavior as a major part of the experience.

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Cleanliness is a frequent takeaway

Reviewers repeatedly mention the facility’s cleanliness, though a number raise serious cleanliness problems.

Multiple reviews praise the building as kept clean, bright, and well maintained, with attention to cleanliness in rooms and common areas. Several families also contrast that with negative experiences where residents were left in poor conditions or described as dealing with filth. Taken together, cleanliness is a core part of the feedback—positive for many, but severe in some complaints.

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Rehab therapy gets strong praise

Physical therapy and rehab support are often described as a key reason for progress.

Several reviewers highlight physical therapy as outstanding, and others describe the therapy team as effective and supportive. A few families credit therapy help with recovery or strength gains. One review also points to how the staff adapted a room for fall risk, even while suggesting improvements to safety systems.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents appear engaged, and families note improvements and variety in activities.

Many reviews mention music, scheduled activities, and day-to-day engagement that helps keep residents occupied. One reviewer specifically points to a shift after new management improved the activities available. Others describe residents spending time in group activities during the day, along with staff involvement that helps make the routine feel more social.

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Food is described as plentiful

Food gets positive mentions for being good or plentiful, alongside some serious complaints about feeding.

Several families say the food is good or plentiful, and they describe meals as part of a generally positive daily experience. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, which aligns with residents who talk about the dining experience. A smaller set of reviews raises concerns about residents not being fed or not receiving what they needed.

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Serious concerns around care and staffing

Some reviewers report breakdowns in care, including medication timing and staffing issues.

While many reviews are positive, multiple others describe serious problems such as delayed or missed care, medication not being delivered on time, and residents left in poor conditions for long periods. A few reviewers also mention short staffing or difficulty getting information, which they link to their concerns. One review also specifically calls out a lack of appropriate one-on-one support for a dementia-related situation.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

106 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

New Castle County (6 miles away)
Philadelphia International (19 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

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

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

Eye Doctors (0.2 miles)
Bellevue Heart Group - Hamid Deliri M.D. (0.8 miles)
Richard J. Schmidt, MD (1.3 miles)
AI Dupont Outpatient Cardiac Center (1.3 miles)
Medical Examiner Office (1.5 miles)
Gene Lee (2.3 miles)
Delaware Eye Surgeons (3.3 miles)

Pharmacies

Walgreens (0.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
Walgreens (2.1 miles)
Rite Aid (3.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
Walgreens (3.5 miles)
Walgreens (3.5 miles)

Parks

Brandywine Park (0.7 miles)
Alapocas Woods Park (0.8 miles)
Talley Day Park (2.5 miles)
Shipley Heights Park (2.6 miles)
Brandywine Creek State Park (2.8 miles)
Wilmington Manor Gardens Park (6.3 miles)

Hospitals

St Francis Hospital (0.9 miles)
Wilmington VA Medical Center (2.8 miles)
Delaware Psychiatric Center (4.3 miles)
Limestone Medical Center (5.6 miles)
Kanchana Thirumaleshwar Dr Mid Atlantic Endoscopy Center Newark (7 miles)
ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital Emergency Department (7.6 miles)

Restaurants

Del Pez Mexican Gastropub (1.8 miles)
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (2 miles)
Big Fish Grill (2 miles)
McDonald's (2.4 miles)
Taco Bell (3.2 miles)
Casablanca Moroccan Restaurant (3.4 miles)
McDonald's (4 miles)

Transportation

Joseph R. Biden Jr. Railroad Station (WIL) (1.8 miles)

Cafes

Panera Bread (2.3 miles)
Starbucks (3.5 miles)
Starbucks (4.6 miles)
Border Cafe (6.7 miles)
Starbucks (7.1 miles)

Theaters

Regal Brandywine Town Center (5.1 miles)
Cinemark Christiana and XD (7.3 miles)

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