Seaford Center
Seaford, DE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 085015) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $192,384 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (302) 629-3575 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Seaford Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below Delaware's state average of 3.28. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Seaford Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.2%.
Seaford Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $192,384.00, plus 1 payment denial. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Seaford Center is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Seaford, Sussex County, Delaware, first approved for certification on May 10, 1976. The facility is certified for 124 beds and has an average daily census of 89.9 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure, and CMS records show no change of ownership within the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Seaford Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Delaware state average of 3.28. The facility's component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 4. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.59, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $192,384.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
Seaford Center is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 out of 5.
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?
Seaford Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Delaware state average of 3.28.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Seaford Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 37.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $192,384.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Seaford Center is certified for 124 beds with an average daily census of 89.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Seaford Center was first approved for certification on May 10, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) dimensions; Seaford Center scores 3, 3, 4, and 3 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 3026293575 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility at 3026293575 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 most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/085015?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.