DHCFA Board Member Honored on National Rural Health Care Day
November 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Meir Gelley, DEO of Nationwide Health Care Services and founder/owner of Milford Wellness Village received the 2025 Community Star Award for his efforts in expanding services for older adults in Kent and Sussex counties. State and community leaders honored Mr. Gelley in a ceremony on November 20, National Rural Health Care Day. The Delaware Rural Health Initiative in partnership with members of Governor Matt Meyer’s Health Cabinet and local officials, held the celebration.
Mr. Gelley serves on the Delaware Health Care Facilities Association Board of Directors. Nationwide Healthcare’s Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, located in the Milford Wellness Village, along with Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehabilitation, and Regency Healthcare & Rehabilitation are DHCFA member facilities.
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services Secretary Christen Linke Young, Office of Public Health Nursing Director Kyle Phillips, Milford Mayor F. Todd Culotta, and Bayhealth President and CEO Terry Murphy spoke at the ceremony.
Below, Meir Gelley with DHFCA Board Secretary Mickey Carroll, Regional VP of Operations, Saber Health, who attended the event.


