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Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
101 Delaware Ave., Delmar, De. 19940-1110, Delmar, DE 19940
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 109 beds, Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center serves Delmar in Sussex County, Delaware and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1992.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Delaware median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 3, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 15.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 35.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $24K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Delaware median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 36.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Sussex Co. median | Delaware median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 39 | 33 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.6 | 30.0 | 35.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.4% | 42.2% | 41.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $23,998 | $62,618 | $34,838 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (12 in the county, 44 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Delaware average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 5 Dec 2025, 26 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×11 E ×1 F ×3 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | C | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2023 | Fine | $23,998 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Delaware average. Turnover: nursing staff 36.4%, RNs 38.9%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Delaware median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.9% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.7% | 14.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.1% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.7% | 10.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: 101 E Delaware Ave Operations Llc. Chain: Eden Healthcare (7 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Sussex County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 12 facilities in Sussex County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Delaware median is 33 per facility.
Has Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $24K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Delaware median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Eden Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.