110 W. North Street, Georgetown, DE 19947 · Sussex County · (302) 856-4574
139 certified beds, about 116 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1985
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 085029 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 31, 2025, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Delaware average is 10.9, the national average 9.2).
Of 38 health citations since June 2023, 4 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $62,618 in the last three years; the largest was $62,618, and the latest is dated August 9, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.00 hours per resident per day, against 4.35 across Delaware and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.57 of those hours.
49.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Delaware average 41.3%).
CMS links it to Venza Care Management, an affiliated group of 26 nursing homes.
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 38 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that for one (R1) out of three (3) residents reviewed for pressure ulcer (PU), the facility failed to ensure that R1 received the necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practice, to prevent pressure ulcers (PU's) from developing. R1 had an avoidable unstageable PU develop on bilateral buttocks at the facility causing harm to the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for one (R1) out of one resident reviewed for hydration, the facility failed to ensure that R1 was offered sufficient fluids to maintain proper hydration. This failure resulted in harm when R1 was transferred to the hospital on 9/25/25 with a diagnosis of metabolic acidosis, hypokalemia and AKI (acute kidney injury) and elevated lab values indicative of dehydration.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for two (R129 and R123) out of two residents reviewed for a change in condition, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from experiencing a significant medication error. For R129, staff administered another resident's medication resulting in the need for emergency medical intervention of Narcan for opioid overdose and transport to hospital for further medical intervention. The facility's failure placed R129 at risk for a serious adverse outcome including anaphylaxis, depressed respiratory status, and even death related to administration of a significant medication in error. Due to this failure an Immediate Jeopardy was called on 7/19/25 at 9:55 AM. Based on the facility's evidence at the time of the survey, the deficiency as determined to be past non-compliance as of 7/20/25 at 11:59 PM. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that essential kitchen equipment is maintained in safe operating condition. 1. 7/22/25 10:25 AM - During a tour of the kitchen, the sanitizing solution in 2 out of 2 red sanitizer buckets was tested for chemical concentration by E16 (Dietary Supervisor). The chemical concentration level was too low and did not register at the appropriate sanitizing level (400 ppm) on the test strip. The ineffective level of sanitizer in the bucket was confirmed by E16.7/22/25 - 10:32 AM - The sanitizing solution was tested by E16 at the source where it leaves the container, mixes with water, and flows into the three compartment sink. The chemical concentration level tested below 200ppm on the test strip, which is too low to provide appropriate sanitization for food safety. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that for two (R31 and R10) out of two residents reviewed for PASRR the facility failed to ensure that a new referral for PASRR was completed upon a new mental health diagnosis and start of new psychotropic medications
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined that for one (R3) out of twenty eight residents reviewed the facility failed to develop a care plan to address an identified need.
Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined that for one (R74) out of one resident reviewed for positioning, the facility failed to turn and reposition the resident and promote the healing of a pressure ulcer in accordance with professional standards of practice to prevent skin breakdown.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that for two (R98 and R18) out of four residents reviewed for respiratory care, the facility failed to ensure the oxygen tubing and humidifier bottle were changed weekly for R18. Also, R98's BiPAP equipment was not stored in a protective plastic bag.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined that for two (R109 and R97) out of twenty eight residents reviewed the facility failed to ensure practices to prevent infection were followed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for eight (R3, R71, R99, R106, R366, R98, R14 and R47) out of twenty-three residents reviewed for assessments, the facility failed to provide services that meet professional standards of quality by having Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) complete admission assessments and admission progress notes.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined that for four (R47, R55, R61 and R100) out of five residents reviewed for bowel and bladder, the facility failed to provide services to restore bladder continence.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and interview, it was determined that for four (R14, R90, R100, R47 and R366) out of five residents reviewed for unnecessary psychotropic medications, for R14, the physician failed to ensure that that an appropriate diagnosis was reflected in the resident's chart while antipsychotic medications were being administered. For two residents (R90 and R100), the facility failed to limit an as needed (PRN) psychotropic medication to 14 days. For R366, the facility failed to ensure adequate monitoring (AIMS assessments) and adequate indication for quetiapine (Cross refer to 645).
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the dietician approved menus are followed to meet the nutritional needs of the residents and for two (R49 and R97) out of ten sampled residents, the facility failed to ensure that residents received the selected food from the menu.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe and sanitary environment. It was determined that for two (R101, R165) out of twenty-one residents for infection control, the facility failed to initiate enhanced barrier precautions on residents with MDRO colonization. The facility 's IPCP surveillance program failed to meet national standards and was lacking in process surveillance of staff practices.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for four (R71, R101, R165, R368) out of twenty-one residents reviewed for infection control, the facility failed to implement an antibiotic stewardship program that monitored the final result of cultures to ensure antibiotics were utilized for the correct indication and duration.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that for two (R37 and R47) out of four residents reviewed for PASARR, the facility failed to ensure that a referral for a PASARR screening was completed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for two (R104 and R366) of four sampled residents reviewed for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) Level I, the facility failed to have a currently dated PASARR Screening.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for one (R113) out of one resident reviewed for discharge, the facility failed to ensure that R113 had a discharge summary that included a reaccounting of her stay and a review of her pre-discharge medications.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, it was determined that for one (R37) out of five residents reviewed for ADL's, the facility failed to ensure that residents who are unable to carry out ADL's received the necessary services to maintain good grooming.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for one (R366) out of nine residents reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to recognize and address R366's significant weight loss.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for one (R366) out of twenty-three residents reviewed for physician visits, the facility failed to ensure the physician visits included evaluation of R366's condition and total program of care to address R366's significant weight loss.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, it was determined that for two (R102 and R366) out of five residents sampled for medication review, the facility failed to ensure that the residents were free from unnecessary meds.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure food was stored, prepared, and served in a manner that prevents food borne illness to the residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that essential kitchen equipment is maintained in safe operating condition.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure for four (R13, R88, R108 and R165) residents of seven reviewed were free from a significant medication error when staff failed to administer insulin. Additionally, staff failed to conduct finger stick blood sugar monitoring, some of which included sliding scale insulin coverage based on the results. The facility's failure placed the residents at risk for a serious adverse outcome, hypogycemia and hyperglycemia. Due to this failure an Immedicate Jeopardy (IJ) was called on 8/2/24 at 1:40 PM. The IJ waws abated on 8/6/24 at 3:05 PM.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, it was determined that for one (R27) out of twenty-eight (28) residents reviewed for dignity, the facility failed to promote dignity. Based on a review of the facility's evidence to correct the non-compliance and the facility's substantial compliance at the time of the current survey, the deficiency was determined to be past non-compliance as of 12/14/23.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for one (R90) out of fourteen (14) sampled residents reviewed for abuse, it was determined that the facility failed to immediately report an injury of unknown source.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined, for one (R3) out of two sampled residents, with mood and behavioral issues, the facility failed to provide the necessary behavioral health services to attain the highest practicable mental and psychological well-being.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure safe sanitary storage of food, protect the quality of food, and maintain consistent food temperature logs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, it was determined that for two (R51 and R455) out of three residents reviewed for dignity, the facility failed to promote dignity.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for two (R3 and R81) out of two sampled residents reviewed for hospitalization, the facility failed to provide written notice to the resident and/or the resident's representative of the resident's transfer.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that for one (R5) out of twenty residents reviewed for care plans, the facility failed to update or revise R5's care plan to include refusal of care.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for one (R5) out of seven residents reviewed for ADL's, the facility failed to provide nail care for dependent residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that for one (R355) of three residents reviewed for ADL care for dependent residents, the facility failed to consistently apply the lymphedema pumps, as prescribed for R355.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that for two (R33 and R66) out of three residents reviewed for respiratory care, the facility failed to ensure the oxygen humidifier bottle and tubing were changed weekly. In addition, for R66, the tubing and nasal cannula were not placed in a zip lock bag when not in use.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that for one (E15) out of five CNA's reviewed for annual performance evaluations, the facility lacked evidence that a performance review was completed at least every twelve months.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and review of facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the attendance of required members at two out of three quarterly meetings reviewed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and review of facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the required trainings on abuse, neglect, exploitation and dementia management were completed as required for three (E8, E10, E14) out of sixteen randomly sampled staff members.
4 fire safety citations on file: 1 on August 9, 2024, 3 on June 6, 2023.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2024 | Fine | $62,618 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.00 | 4.35 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.57 | 0.97 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.50 | 3.89 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.32 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.12 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 49.3% | 41.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 64.0% | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.68 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.20 on weekdays and 3.50 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 7.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.92 in April to June 2025 to 4.00 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.00 | 0.57 | 4.20 | 3.50 | 7.0% | 0 of 90 | 116 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.91 | 0.48 | 4.07 | 3.50 | 11.2% | 0 of 92 | 114 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.02 | 0.60 | 4.17 | 3.62 | 13.3% | 0 of 92 | 110 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.92 | 0.68 | 4.15 | 3.35 | 13.6% | 0 of 91 | 109 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Delaware, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.05 | 0.79 | 4.21 | 3.67 | 5.7% | 0% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.21 | $18.51 to $21.74 | 5,530 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.03 | $30.97 to $36.07 | 2,240 |
| Registered nurses | $47.85 | $41.30 to $53.71 | 14,290 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Delaware | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.1 | 12.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.7 | 13.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.8 | 23.4 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.9 | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Delaware Bay Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (54.2% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
54.2% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · Delaware: 17 better, 1 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 232 eligible stays.
13.2% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · Delaware: 1 better, 0 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 257 eligible stays.
9.2% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · Delaware: 0 better, 0 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 168 eligible stays.
52.6% this home
Median of homes: Delaware59.6% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 116 residents counted.
0.6% this home
Median of homes: Delaware0.8% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 177 residents counted.
4.2% this home
Median of homes: Delaware2.4% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 177 residents counted.
98.8% this home
Median of homes: Delaware98.7% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 83 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: GEORGETOWN SNF OPERATIONS LLC. CMS links this home to Venza Care Management, a group of 26 nursing homes averaging 2.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown SNF Realty LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Strauss, Susan | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Chesapeake Opco Manager LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Venza Care Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Beech III, Frank | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| McAfee, Joshua | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Strauss, Susan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Ch Chesapeake Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Chesapeake Opco Manager LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/07/2025 | |
| Cw Chesapeake Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Georgetown SNF Realty LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Moses Strauss Family 2022 Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Ms Chesapeake Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Ss Chesapeake Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Susan Strauss Family 2022 Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Venza Care Management LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/23/2024 | |
| Beech III, Frank | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Herzka, Yisroel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| McAfee, Joshua | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Strauss, Susan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Wolofsky, Chava | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
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