Excelcare At Lewes Llc
Lewes, DE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 085034) · 179 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $106,560
Phone: (302) 645-4664 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Excelcare At Lewes has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Delaware state average of 3.28. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Excelcare At Lewes reports total nurse staffing of 3.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 45.7%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $106,560.00 against Excelcare At Lewes, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Excelcare At Lewes LLC is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware, first approved for certification in 1988. The facility is licensed for 179 certified beds and reports an average of 154 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Excelcare chain, which operates 8 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.3 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Excelcare At Lewes holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Delaware state average of 3.28. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.89 per resident per day, with 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Reported nursing staff turnover is 45.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $106,560.00 against this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse was identified in inspections; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare before making a decision. No Special Focus Facility designation is listed for this facility in the provided data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records. This profile reflects data drawn from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Excelcare At Lewes has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Delaware state average of 3.28.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.89 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 45.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $106,560.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program designation is listed in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 179 certified beds and an average of 154 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Excelcare chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on September 20, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 3026454664 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3026454664 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/085034?state=DE.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.