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Excelcare At Lewes LLC
301 Ocean View Blvd, Lewes, DE 19958
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 179 beds, Excelcare At Lewes LLC serves Lewes in Sussex County, Delaware and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1988.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Delaware median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 46 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (24, 12, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 25.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 35.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $107K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Delaware median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 45.7%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Sussex Co. median | Delaware median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 46 | 39 | 33 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.7 | 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 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.7% | 42.2% | 41.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $106,560 | $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: 18 Feb 2026, 13 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×42 E ×1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 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 | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 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. | C | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2026 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 May 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 May 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 May 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 May 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | Fine | $87,640 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Fine | $18,920 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Delaware average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.7%, RNs 71.9%; 2 administrators 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 | 9.5% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.6% | 14.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.0% | 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. Chain: Excelcare (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excelcare At Lewes Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2024 |
| Indigo De 3 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 60% | 10/01/2024 |
| Oxford Finance LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Cibc Bank USA | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Indigo De 3 LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Jm and Mazel LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Oxford Finance LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Revach LLC De-Nj | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 12 facilities in Sussex County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Excelcare At Lewes LLC been cited for?
46 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Delaware median is 33 per facility.
Has Excelcare At Lewes LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $107K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Excelcare At Lewes LLC 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 Excelcare At Lewes LLC?
It is part of the Excelcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Excelcare At Lewes Holdco LLC, Indigo De 3 LLC and Oxford Finance LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Excelcare At Lewes LLC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Feb 2026.
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.