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Delaware · Acute Care
Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc.
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. ranks #2218 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- 27th pct.
- national percentile
- #2218 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
801 Middleford Rd, Seaford, DE 19973 · Sussex County · (302) 629-6611
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. ranks #2218 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally, with 1 quality measure beating the national benchmark (1 worse).
- 27th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #2218 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 1
- measures better than national of 21 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS lowered this hospital from 5 to 3 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a fall of 2.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. sits among rated US hospitals
3 Around the middle higher than 27% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. vs. Delaware and the nation
- Tidalhealth Nanticok…
Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc.
3 stars
- Delaware avg
Delaware state average
3.1 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. rates below the Delaware average of 3.1 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 60.0%
3 of 5 stars
Star-band quality profile for Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc.
Mortality 7 measures
Safety of care 5 measures
Readmission 9 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.2 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.89 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 160.99 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 12.6 | Worse than National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 13.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 12.4 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.1 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.18 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.24 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.17 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.57 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.37 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 4 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 |
| Summary star rating | 3 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 1.991 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.566 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.743 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.1 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -0.6 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -3.7 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -20 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.4 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 6 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.7 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.1 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 1.02 (Above average) |
Maternal Health
CMS maternal-care measures reported for this facility. The Hospital Compare maternal extract lists measure names and reporting windows; it does not publish numeric scores or sample sizes in the corpus we ingest, so those columns are omitted rather than filled with N/A.
| Measure |
|---|
| Cesarean Birth |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. outside Delaware, keyed first to the low CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside DE (3/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside DE (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Delaware
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Delaware.
One of 12 Medicare-certified hospitals in Delaware, 6 are shown here.
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
Milford, DE
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus
Dover, DE
2/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Beebe Medical Center
Lewes, DE
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Christiana Hospital
Newark, DE
4/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Delaware Psychiatric Center
New Castle, DE
No rating Psychiatric
Dover Behavioral Health System
Dover, DE
No rating Psychiatric
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. ranks #2218 of 3182 rated US hospitals (low-band tercile among 3,182 rated facilities). Sort basis: star_rating DESC - see /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc.?
Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5 (low-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. perform on quality measures?
1 of 21 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc.; 1 rate worse.
What do patients say about Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc.?
Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc.?
Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 4 are at the national average.
Does Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. have emergency services?
Yes, Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc.?
Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Seaford, DE. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc.?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc., per episode vs. the national median.
Does Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. offer maternal health services?
Yes, Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.