ChristianaCare Rehabilitation Center Earns Top Ranking in Delaware from Newsweek

ChristianaCare’s Center for Rehabilitation at Wilmington Hospital has been ranked Delaware’s top facility for the third consecutive year and named one of the nation’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers in 2026 by Newsweek. (Photo courtesy of ChristianaCare.)

A rehabilitation center at Wilmington Hospital has been recognized as the top facility in Delaware for the third consecutive year, according to new rankings from Newsweek.

ChristianaCare’s Center for Rehabilitation at Wilmington Hospital was named one of the nation’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers in 2026 and ranked No. 1 in the state.

The center, which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), continues to earn national recognition for its inpatient rehabilitation services, even as it expands capacity and treats increasingly complex cases.

“Our dedicated team of health care professionals works hard every day to deliver the highest level of rehabilitation care with love and excellence,” said Jennifer Thomas, vice president of Rehabilitation Services at ChristianaCare. “We care deeply about our patients and their success however they define it and to the top of their abilities.”

The recognition comes during a period of growth for the Wilmington-based facility. In 2025, the center increased its capacity from 26 to 30 beds, allowing it to serve more patients annually.

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Officials said the facility is also seeing a rise in medically complex cases, including patients requiring specialized care for spinal cord injuries.

Patient satisfaction remains high, exceeding 95% in fiscal year 2025, according to ChristianaCare.

“We are proud that during growth and increased complexity the Center for Rehabilitation continues distinction in our field,” Thomas said.

The center discharged 767 patients in fiscal year 2025, with an average length of stay of 11.9 days. The facility also maintains near-full occupancy on a daily basis.

Looking ahead, ChristianaCare is exploring further expansion, including plans to grow to 36 beds and the potential development of a larger, freestanding rehabilitation facility in the future.

ChristianaCare, a nonprofit health system headquartered in Wilmington, serves patients across Delaware and parts of neighboring states.

Sara Uzer

Sara Uzer is a journalist from Sussex County with more than 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, and community advocate.  She started her career in Washington, DC and has lived in Sussex County for the past five years.