Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Milford, DE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 085058) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $153,884
Phone: (302) 503-7650 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Delaware's state average of 3.28. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center provides a total of 3.96 nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is reported at 67.8%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $153,884.00 against Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation appears in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is a 100-bed nursing home in Milford, Sussex County, Delaware, with an average daily census of 93.8 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 18, 2020. It is part of Nationwide Healthcare Services, a chain of 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Polaris carries an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Delaware state average of 3.28. Its component ratings are: health inspections 2 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 67.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 3 federal fines totaling $153,884.00 against this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult Care Compare directly for the most current inspection details and updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Polaris has a CMS 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?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 67.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 3 fines totaling $153,884.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 100 certified beds with an average daily population of 93.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of Nationwide Healthcare Services, a chain of 7 facilities with an average rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 18, 2020.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3025037650 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3025037650 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/085058?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.