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Cadia Rehabilitation Capitol

1225 Walker Road, Dover, DE 199043027341199120 certified beds · 104 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
31
0292
Penalties · 3 yrs
$8,018
1 fine
Last survey
2026-01-27
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Delaware Division of Health Care Quality · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2026-01-27Standard051CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-12-12Standard070CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-07-16Complaint001CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-11-08Standard0170CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Delaware Division of Health Care Quality publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2026-01-27Standard survey · 6 deficienciesOfficial report
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity JHarm
Medication
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-12-11Record 085048-20260127-F760
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-13Record 085048-20260127-F609
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-13Record 085048-20260127-F644
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-13Record 085048-20260127-F695
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-13Record 085048-20260127-F756
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-13Record 085048-20260127-F842
2024-12-12Standard survey · 7 deficienciesOfficial report
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 085048-20241212-F558
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 085048-20241212-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 085048-20241212-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 085048-20241212-F610
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 085048-20241212-F689
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 085048-20241212-F812
F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 085048-20241212-F919
2024-07-16Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-06-14Record 085048-20240716-F689
2023-11-08Standard survey · 17 deficienciesOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 085048-20231108-F550
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 085048-20231108-F641
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 085048-20231108-F644
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 085048-20231108-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 085048-20231108-F657
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 085048-20231108-F677
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 085048-20231108-F679
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 085048-20231108-F684
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 085048-20231108-F688
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 085048-20231108-F758
F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 085048-20231108-F790
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 085048-20231108-F791
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 085048-20231108-F806
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 085048-20231108-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 085048-20231108-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 085048-20231108-F880
F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 085048-20231108-F943

Penalties & enforcement

DateActionAmountSource
2024-07-16Civil money penalty$8,018CMS · Penalties

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.71
Facility
Delaware
National
Delaware 0.97 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.87
Facility
Delaware
National
Delaware 4.35 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.43
Facility
Delaware
National
Delaware 3.89 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover46%
Facility
Delaware
National
Delaware 41% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover43%
Facility
Delaware
National
Delaware 41% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityDelawareNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
3.0%3.5%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
1.6%3.2%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
10.3%10.7%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
1.7%2.1%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.0%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
13.2%12.7%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
7.8%5.4%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
20.6%21.8%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Ronald E Schafer Irrev Tr Fbo Eric Robert Schafer
Organization
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Ronald E Schafer Irrev Trfbo Lauren Elizabeth Marie Schafer
Organization
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Schafer Family LLC
Organization
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Schafer, Eric
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Schafer, Lauren
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Silver Holdings LLC
Organization
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Silver, Jonathan
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Stephen Silver Irrevocable Trust Fbo Casey Silver
Organization
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Stephen Silver Irrevocable Trust Fbo Jonathan Silver
Organization
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Dittmar, Laura
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Long Term Care Corp
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Makoyi, Freddy
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Price, Elizabeth
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Silver, Stephen
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Dittmar, Laura
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Litwa, Karen
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Litwa, Karen
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Litwa, Karen
Individual
TRUSTEE OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Long Term Care Corp
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Makoyi, Freddy
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Price, Elizabeth
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Sabra Health Care Reit Inc
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Schafer, Ron
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Silver, Stephen
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Cadia Healthcare5 facilities
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Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Delaware.

No county cost figures on file for Kent.

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01