Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
101 Delaware Ave., Delmar, De. 19940-1110, Delmar, DE 19940 · Sussex County · (302) 846-3077
109 certified beds, about 83 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1992
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 085041 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 5, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Delaware average is 10.9, the national average 9.2).
Of 19 health citations since October 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $46,923 in the last three years; the largest was $23,998, and the latest is dated July 17, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.90 hours per resident per day, against 4.35 across Delaware and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.82 of those hours.
36.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Delaware average 41.3%).
CMS links it to Eden Healthcare, an affiliated group of 7 nursing homes.
Health inspections
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.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
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 19 health citations on file.
July 17, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- J Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined that for one (R1) out of three residents reviewed for allergies, the facility failed to ensure a resident with severe food allergy was not served food containing an allergen. The facility's failure placed the residents at risk for a serious adverse outcome including respiratory depression, anaphylaxis or even death from consuming food with a severe allergy. Due to this failure an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was called on 7/15/26 at 3:00 PM. The IJ was abated on 7/16/26 at 12:00 AM.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that for one (R1) out of three residents in the investigative sample, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive resident centered care plan for an identified care area.
December 5, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteSurveyor: [NAME]Based on interview, record review, document review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff reported allegations of abuse immediately to the Administrator/designee and the administrative staff timely reported allegations of abuse to the state survey agency for 4 (Residents #19, #42, #88, and #93) of 8 sampled residents reviewed for abuse.
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, document review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to protect a resident's right to be free from misappropriation of resident property for 1 (Resident #67) of 8 sampled residents reviewed for abuse. Beginning on 07/05/2025 until 08/14/2025, the facility failed to protect and prevent misappropriation of medication with past non-compliance.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, document review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement their abuse policy when they failed to obtain witness statements from involved staff for 3 (Residents #19, #77, and #80) of 8 sampled residents reviewed for abuse.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteSurveyor: [NAME]Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a pharmacy recommendation was implemented for 1 (Resident #37) of 5 sampled residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.
September 26, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Inspectors wroteBased on personnel file review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a qualified Dietary Manager (DM) was in place with appropriate competencies and skills to carryout the functions of the food and nutrition service with the potential to affect all 82 census residents.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the three-pan sink had adequate plumbing, the insulated plate dome covers were in good condition, the kitchen was maintained in a clean manner, and the sanitizer bucket and three-pan sink had adequate sanitizer levels in accordance with professional standards for food safety. The failure has the potential to contribute to food-borne illness and cross contamination for 82 census residents.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to ensure residents' Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments accurately reflected the residents' status for one (Resident (R) 24) of 23 sampled residents. R24's most recent MDS indicated the resident had the serious mental illness (SMI) of bipolar disorder; however, there was not documented evidence in the resident's medical record to confirm the diagnosis. This failure placed the resident at risk for inaccurate and unmet care needs.
October 6, 2023Standard inspection · 10 citations
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined that for two (R58 and R14) out of two residents reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to provide care and services to promote healing and prevent pressure ulcers. For R58 the facility failed to prevent an avoidable deep tissue injury from developing to the left heel and a stage 4 pressure ulcer to the right ankle causing harm. For R14 the facility failed to ensure that the resident was turned and repositioned to prevent pressure ulcers.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the correct concentration of sanitizing solution required to ensure proper sanitization of food preparation surfaces.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that for three (R10, R12 and R16) out of three residents reviewed for PASARR, for R10, R12, and R126 the facility failed to ensure that a referral for a PASARR screening was completed following a new diagnosis of psychotic disorder which was not listed on the previous PASARR.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that for three (R53, R58 and R67) out of eighteen (18) residents reviewed for care plans, the facility failed to accurately assess and document R53's dental status. For R67 and R58 the facility failed to include the use of heel boots and pxygen use.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that for two (R15 and R46) out of eighteen residents reviewed for care plans, the facility failed to update these residents' care plans to reflect the use of insulin. 1. Review of R46's clinical record revealed: 2/17/20 - Resident was admitted to the facility. 3/9/21 - R46's care plan for diabetes was completed. 12/1/22 - A medication order was entered, as follows: Levemir FlexTouch U-100 Insulin 100 unit/mL (3 mL) subcutaneous pen .: inject 4 units by subcutaneous route once daily. 8/29/23 - R46's most recent care plan meeting was convened. 10/4/23 untimed - Review of R46's care plan revealed there was no reference to insulin usage. 10/5/23 at approximately 10:25 AM - During an interview with E2 (DON), she confirmed there was no care plan for R46's use of insulin. 2. Review of R15's clinical record revealed: [...]
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, it was determined that for two (R14 and R58) of four residents reviewed for ROM/mobility, the facility failed to provide care to maintain or prevent further decline in function/mobility.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, it was determined that for one (R67) out of three residents reviewed for respiratory care, the facility failed to ensure that R67 oxygen tubing was changed.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that one medication room out of one medication reviewed the facility failed to maintain medications narcotics under a double locks for one out of one medication rooms. In addition, the facility failed to monitor refrigerator temperatures.
- D Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure sanitary disposal of garbage.
- C Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to develop policies and procedures for the monthly MRR (Medication Regimen Reviews) that included time frames for different steps in the MRR process.
Fire safety inspections
2 fire safety citations on file: 2 on September 26, 2024.
Every fire safety citation2 citations
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 | Fine | $22,925 |
| October 6, 2023 | Fine | $23,998 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
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) | 3.90 | 4.35 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.82 | 0.97 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.58 | 3.89 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.47 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.61 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 36.4% | 41.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 38.9% | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.25 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
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 4.02 on weekdays and 3.58 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.77 in April to June 2025 to 3.90 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 | 3.90 | 0.82 | 4.02 | 3.58 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 83 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.77 | 0.74 | 3.86 | 3.53 | 0.1% | 0 of 92 | 86 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.68 | 0.84 | 3.78 | 3.43 | 0.3% | 0 of 92 | 84 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.77 | 0.79 | 3.88 | 3.48 | 0.2% | 0 of 91 | 84 |
| 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.
Quality measures
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 | 15.9 | 12.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.7 | 13.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.1 | 3.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.7 | 10.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.6 | 23.4 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.9 | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: 101 E DELAWARE AVE OPERATIONS LLC. CMS links this home to Eden Healthcare, a group of 7 nursing homes averaging 3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fensterman, Jordan | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 19% | 05/01/2015 |
| Gellis, Louis | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 19% | 05/01/2015 |
| Okronley, Marie | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 05/01/2015 | |
| Gellis, Louis | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2015 |
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.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on July 17, 2026: "Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on July 17, 2026: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 5, 2025: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 5, 2025: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.58 hours per resident per day, below the Delaware average of 3.89.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
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- Seaford Center Seaford, 12.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 55 citations
- Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center at Manor House Seaford, 13 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Lofland Park Center Seaford, 13.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Ocean Grove Post Acute Millsboro, 17.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 74 citations
Delaware contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Delaware. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Delaware Division of Health Care Quality, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Delaware Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-855-773-1002. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Delaware Licensed Nursing Homes, survey reports, where Delaware publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 5, 2025. The Delaware average is 10.9.
- Has Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $46,923 in the last three years.
- Does Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers, and links the home to Eden Healthcare. Legal business name: 101 E DELAWARE AVE OPERATIONS LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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