New Castle Health And Rehabilitation Center
New Castle, DE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 085039) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $47,300
Phone: (302) 328-2580 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
New Castle Health And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Delaware state average of 3.28. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
New Castle Health And Rehabilitation Center reports 3.82 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.6%.
New Castle Health And Rehabilitation Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $47,300.00, with no payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, indicating a history of persistent quality issues under closer monitoring.
About this facility
New Castle Health And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in New Castle, Delaware, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1991. The facility has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 113.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Delaware state average of 3.28. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.82 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $47,300.00. There have been no payment denials on record.
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF (Special Focus Facility) Candidate, meaning it has been identified by CMS as having a history of persistent quality issues and is being monitored more closely than typical facilities. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
This facility is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Delaware state average of 3.28.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 45.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $47,300.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF (Special Focus Facility) Candidate due to a history of persistent quality issues; there is no abuse icon flag noted in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 120 certified beds with an average daily population of 113.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on February 15, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scored 2 overall, 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3023282580 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3023282580 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/085039?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.