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Nursing homes in Sussex County, Delaware
Sussex County, Delaware, has 12 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,407 certified beds.
42% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (34%). Inspectors recorded 437 health deficiencies over three cycles, 31.1 per 100 beds against 34.4 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $849K across 15 fines.
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.
| Measure | Sussex County | Delaware | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 12 | 44 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 42% | 34% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 31.1 | 34.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $849K | $3.1M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Delmar | 109 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 15.6 | $24K | 5 Dec 2025 |
| The Moorings At Lewes | Lewes | 40 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5.0 | — | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center At Manor House | Seaford | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 46.7 | — | 6 May 2025 |
| Delaware Veterans Homeabuse icon | Milford | 144 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 14.6 | $119K | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Lofland Park Center | Seaford | 110 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 18.2 | — | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Cadia Rehabilitation Renaissance | Millsboro | 130 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 39 | 30.0 | $14K | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Seaford Center | Seaford | 124 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 55 | 44.4 | $192K | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Delaware Bay Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Georgetown | 139 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 38 | 27.3 | $63K | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Excelcare At Lewes LLCabuse icon | Lewes | 179 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 46 | 25.7 | $107K | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Milford Center | Milford | 136 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 61 | 44.9 | $177K | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Ocean Grove Post Acute | Millsboro | 181 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 64 | 35.4 | — | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Milford | 100 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 67 | 67.0 | $154K | 11 Feb 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 20 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 18 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 17 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 16 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 15 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 9 |
| Non profit | 2 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Genesis Healthcare (3), Cadia Healthcare (1), Venza Care Management (1), Eden Healthcare (1), Excelcare (1), Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services (1), Nationwide Healthcare Services (1), Springpoint Senior Living (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Sussex County, Delaware?
12 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,407 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Sussex County have the highest CMS ratings?
Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (5 stars), The Moorings At Lewes (5 stars), Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center At Manor House (5 stars)
How do Sussex County nursing homes compare with Delaware?
42% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 34% statewide; citations run at 31.1 per 100 beds against 34.4 statewide.