CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 0850062026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center

CMS lists this provider in Hockessin, DE, with 172 certified beds, an overall rating of 2/5, and 65 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.

6525 Lancaster Pike · Hockessin, DE 19707 · New Castle County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds172CMS provider file
Recent citation rows65current CMS citation release
Penalty rows4current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center survey cycles in this release

CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-05-23192024-05-010
Cycle 22024-05-01192023-06-080
Cycle 32023-06-08272019-11-070
02 / CITATION DETAIL

Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center citations in the current release

CMS reports 65 citation rows, including 4 with G–L codes and 1 with J–L codes.

4 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 14 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-05-23 · HEALTHF0600Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-07 · complaint
2026-05-23 · HEALTHF0609Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-07 · complaint
2026-05-23 · HEALTHF0610Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-07 · complaint
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-08 · complaint
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0551Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-08
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0559Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-08
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-08 · complaint
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0604Severity G · isolated actual harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-05-23 · complaint
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-08 · complaint
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-08
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0644Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-08
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-08 · complaint
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-08
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-08 · complaint
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0685Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-08
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-08 · complaint
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0693Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-08
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-08
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0759Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-08
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-08
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0883Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-08
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0887Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-08
2025-05-23 · HEALTHF0940Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-08
2025-02-10 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-05 · complaint
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

CMS penalties reported for Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center

The August 2026 file contains 4 penalty rows and $119,899 in listed fines for this provider record.

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2026-05-23Fine$72,9000
2025-05-23Fine$17,7600
2025-02-10Fine$12,4380
2024-05-01Fine$16,8010
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Ownership disclosures for Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center

CMS matched 3 ownership disclosure rows to Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.

  • GELLEY, LEAHIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 06/01/2006
  • GELLEY, MEIRIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 06/01/2006
  • GELLEY, MEIRIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2006

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Staffing hours and turnover for Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center

CMS reports 3.86 total nurse hours and 0.46 RN hours per resident day for this provider.

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.86per resident day
RN hours0.46per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.66per resident day
Staff turnover41.7%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Facilities published near Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center

The local peer set contains 2 other published facility records near Hockessin, DE, with separate bed, rating, and citation-row fields.

Open the Hockessin ledger →
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