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Excelcare
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Excelcare operates 8 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 2 states, with 1,216 certified beds; the largest presence is in New Jersey and Delaware.
75% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 18.8 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $416K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Excelcare | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 28 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 43.7% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 2 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5 |
| Delaware | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 12 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 12 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 12 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 10 |
| F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | 9 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 8 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 7 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 7 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelcare At Lewes LLCabuse icon | Lewes | DE | 179 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 46 | 25.7 | $107K | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Excelcare At Newark LLC | Newark | DE | 101 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 41 | 40.6 | $29K | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Excelcare At Wilmington LLCabuse icon | Wilmington | DE | 150 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 14.7 | $38K | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Buckingham At Norwood, The | Norwood | NJ | 240 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 10.4 | $76K | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Excel Care At Dover | Dover | NJ | 155 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 36 | 23.2 | $139K | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Excel Care At Egg Harbor | Egg Harbor Township | NJ | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 17.5 | $18K | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Excel Care At the Pines | Atlantic City | NJ | 151 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 18.5 | — | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Excel Care At Wayne | Wayne | NJ | 120 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8.3 | $8K | 21 May 2026 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Excelcare operate?
8 Medicare-certified facilities in 2 states, with 1,216 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Excelcare facilities rated?
75% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 0 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 2. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Excelcare been fined?
CMS lists 9 fines totalling $416K and 0 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.