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Requirements for Licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator

Delaware Nursing Home Licensure Contact
Michele Urbaniak
Delaware Department of State
Division of Professional Regulation
861 Silver Lake Boulevard
Suite 203
Dover, DE 19904-2467

Phone: 302-744-4500
Fax: 302-739-2711
Email: customerservice.dpr@state.de.us

Delaware Nursing Home Education Requirements:
Minimum number of curriculum hours required in LTCA: 100

Delaware Nursing Home AIT Requirements:
Varies depending on education, for more information: http://www.dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursinghomeadmin/ait_program.shtml

Delaware Nursing Home National Exam Required?
Yes

Delaware Nursing Home State Exam Required?
No

Delaware Nursing Home Continuing Education Required?
48 hours biennially

Delaware Total Number Nursing Home Administrators:
188

Delaware Number of Licensed Nursing Home Facilities:
50

Requirements for Qualification as an Assisted Living Administrator

Delaware Assisted Living:
 Contact
Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center
Tel: 800-223-9074
Email: DSAAPDinfo@state.de.us

Delaware Assisted Living:
 Dept. of Health and Social Services, Div. of Public Health, Licensing and Certification
3000 Newport Gap Pike
Wilmington, DE 19808 
302-995-6674

Delaware Assisted Living:
 Code: Rest Homes, Del. Code Ann. Title 16 § 1101 et seq.; Dept. of Health and Social Services Regs. § 59.0 et seq.

Delaware Assisted Living: 
Reimbursement:
 In Delaware, Medicaid home and community-based waivers pay part of the cost of assisted living care for those who qualify.

Delaware Assisted Living:
 Administrator Overview
Each licensed facility must have a person designated to operate the facility.

College Coursework

Wilmington University
http://www.wilmu.edu/business/mba_concentration_healthcare.aspx

Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Health Care Administration
The Master of Business Administration program is designed to prepare students for management and leadership positions in business enterprises, health care organizations, financial institutions or not-for-profit organizations. The program is designed with an emphasis on executive skills development, quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques and the knowledge and professional capabilities necessary for the execution of complex managerial duties in today’s global business environment.