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The Moorings At Lewes
17028 Cadbury Circle, 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.
The Moorings At Lewes, in Lewes, Delaware, is certified for 40 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Springpoint Senior Living chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Delaware median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 2 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 0, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 5.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 35.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (1.3 RN), close to the Delaware median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 42.2%.
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 | 2 | 39 | 33 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 5.0 | 30.0 | 35.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.2% | 42.2% | 41.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 9 Jan 2026, 18 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: D ×1 E ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 22 Jan 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Delaware average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.2%, RNs 30.8%; 0 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 | 18.9% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 27.7% | 14.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.2% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.1% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Springpoint At Lewes Inc. Chain: Springpoint Senior Living (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springpoint Senior Living Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2017 |
| Springpoint Senior Living Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2017 |
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 |
| 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 The Moorings At Lewes been cited for?
2 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Delaware median is 33 per facility.
Has The Moorings At Lewes been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Moorings At Lewes compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a Delaware median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Moorings At Lewes?
It is part of the Springpoint Senior Living chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Springpoint Senior Living Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Moorings At Lewes last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Jan 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Jan 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.