Ocean Grove Post Acute
231 South Washington Street, Millsboro, DE 19966 · Sussex County · (302) 934-7300
181 certified beds, about 166 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1990
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 085037 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 2, 2025, inspectors cited 17 health deficiencies (the Delaware average is 10.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 74 health citations since July 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.69 hours per resident per day, against 4.35 across Delaware and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.54 of those hours.
36.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Delaware average 41.3%).
CMS links it to Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services, an affiliated group of 15 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 74 health citations on file.
July 30, 2026Complaint inspection · 10 citations
- E Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview it was determined that for one (R182) out of sixteen residents reviewed for abuse the facility failed to ensure the resident was free from involuntary seclusion.
- E Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for four (R1, R32, R184 and R188) out of twenty-six residents reviewed for abuse and neglect, the facility failed to identify and report the allegations of abuse, neglect or suspicion of a crime to the State Agency within appropriate timeframe.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined that the facility failed to ensure protection of resident rights to promote dignity and respect when residents were not notified of mealtimes. Additionally, for one (R155) out of seventy-four residents sampled the facility failed to promote care in a manner that maintained or enhanced dignity and respect.
- D Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined that for one (R184) out of seventeen residents reviewed for abuse the facility failed to ensure that the rights of resident representative were exercised.
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview it was determined that for one (R17) out of two residents reviewed for behavioral/emotional condition the facility failed to ensure adequate monitoring of antipsychotic medication use.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview it was determined that for three (R158, R180 and R182) out of fifty-seven (57) residents reviewed the facility failed to ensure accuracy of the MDS assessment.
- 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 observations, interviews, record review and review of other facility records, it was determined that for two (R137 and R128) out of fifty-seven (57) residents reviewed for care plans, the facility failed to revise care plans for identified changes in care.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that for three residents (R13, R76, and R137) out of eight residents reviewed for ADL's, the facility failed to provide care and services reviewed for dependent residents.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview it was determined that for two (R3 and R182) out of eight residents reviewed for infection control the facility to follow physicians' orders related to antibiotics.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined that for one (R180) out of seventy-four residents reviewed the facility failed to ensure resident records were complete and accurately documented.
April 1, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- 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 record review and interview, it was determined for one (R1) out of three residents in the investigative sample the facility failed revise the care plan.
July 2, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 17 citations
- 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 ensure food was stored, prepared, and served in a manner that prevents food borne illness to the residents.
- E 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 three (R16, R101 and R102) out of thirty-two residents in the investigative sample, the facility failed to revise and update the care plan for R16 and R101 to reflect resident's current needs. Additionally, the facility failed to have all the required interdisciplinary members present at R102's care plan meetings.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to implement an effective infection prevention program to prevent the spread of infection.
- E Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for staff.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that for one out of four resident units the facility failed to provide a clean and homelike environment.
- D Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that for one (R102) out of thirty-two residents in the investigative sample, the facility failed to complete a comprehensive assessment after R102 had a significant change in status.
- 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 one (R13) out of three residents reviewed for PASARR, the facility failed to ensure that a referral for a PASARR Level II evaluation was completed in response to a new mental health diagnosis.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wrote2. Review of R102's clinical record revealed: 3/1/24 - R102 was admitted to the facility. 3/4/24 - A baseline care plan was initiated for R102. 12/13/24 - A signed hospice contract documented that R102 was admitted for hospice services. 2/27/25 - An annual MDS was completed for R102 and documented R102 was receiving hospice services. 6/30/25 - A review of R102's care plan lacked evidence that a care plan for hospice was developed and implemented. 7/1/25 11:45 AM - During an interview, E10 (RN UM) confirmed that R102 did not have a care plan developed for Hospice.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview it was determined that for one (R163) out of two residents reviewed for wound care, the facility failed to ensure that wound care was performed in accordance with the physician's ordered frequency.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined that for two (R120 and R157) out of two residents reviewed for bowel and bladder, the facility failed to provide services to maintain or restore bladder continence.
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wrote2. R91's clinical record revealed: 12/1/23 - R91 was admitted to facility with diagnoses including, but not limited to, stroke, traumatic spinal cord dysfunction, and progressive neurological dysfunction. 6/23/25 - An order documented, One time a day continuous tube feeding .Product: Osmolite 1.5 at 55 ml/hour via PEG tube .up at 12 p.m., down when total volume of 1100 ml's has been infused. 6/23/25 2:18 PM - An Observation of tube feeding, Osmolite 1.5, hung and infusing at 55 ml/hr with no date, time, rate or initials labeled on tube feed bottle. 6/23/25 2:23 PM - During an interview, E18 (LPN) confirmed that the tube feed did not have the proper labeling of tube feeding bottles such as date, time, rate or initials.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wrote2. Review of R3's clinical record revealed: 7/12/25 - who admitted to the facility with diagnosis including, but not limited to, COPD, chronic anemia, and acute and chronic respiratory failue with hypoxia 7/20/24 8:26 PM - A physician's order documented change humidifier bottle weekly and prn. 7/21/25 - The facility treatment adminstration record documented that R3's humifier bottle was changed on 6/21/25. 6/23/25 10:51 AM - An observation of R3 's humidifier bottle dated 6/15/25. 6/24/25 9:30 AM - An observation of R3' s humidifier bottle dated 6/15/25. 6/25/25 11:30 AM - During an observation and subsequent interview, E27 (RN) confirmed the date on the humidifier bottle was 6/15/25. E27confirmed that the humidifier oxygen bottle should have been changed.
- D Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review it was determined that for three (R16, R101 and R120) out of three resident's reviewed for restraints, the facility failed to obtain consents from the resident/POA/resident representative before utilizing bed rails.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview it was determined that for one (R27) out of six residents reviewed for medication review the facility failed to provide medications and/or biologicals, as ordered by the prescribe, to meet the needs of the resident.
- D 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 (R164) out of three residents reviewed for nutrition the facility failed to ensure the resident received food that accommodated intolerance's.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for three (R127, R164 and R319) out of thirty-two (32) residents in the investigative sample, the facility failed to ensure the clinical record contained accurate documentation.
- D Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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.
July 18, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 25 citations
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wrote3. Review of R146's clinical record revealed: 3/30/24 - R146 was admitted to the facility. 4/5/24 - R146's admission MDS assessment documented a BIMS score of three, which reflected severe cognitive impairment. 7/15/24 9:45 AM - A review of R146's care plans revealed the facility lacked evidence of a cognitive impairment care plan with interventions. 7/15/24 1:35 PM - During an interview, E3 (QA/IP) confirmed the lack of care plan interventions with regard to R146's cognitive impairment. 4. Review of R109's clinical record revealed: 6/14/24 - R109 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses, including but not limited to, atrial fibrillation (Afib), deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and factor V Leiden heterozygous mutation, an inherited disorder that causes abnormal blood clots in legs or lungs. [...]
- E 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 record review and interview, it was determined that for six (R25, R37, R47, R66, R68, and R75) out of thirty-three sampled residents for care plan investigations, the facility failed to ensure that the required interdisciplinary team (IDT) memebers participated in the care plan meetings and for R66's care plan inaccurately includes dentures.
- E Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for six (R25, R37, R47, R66, R68, and R75) out of thirty-three residents in the investigative sample the facility failed to ensure that the required interdisciplinary team (IDT) memebers participated in the care plan meetings and additionally, R66's care plan inaccurately included dentures.
- E 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 ensure food was stored, prepared, and served in a manner that prevents food borne illness to the residents.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review, it was determined that for three (3) (R36, R47 and R461) out of thirty-three (33) reviewed in the investigative sample, the facility failed to ensure a urinary catheter bag was kept off the floor and to ensure staff utilized enhanced barrier precautions (EBP).
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review, it was determined that for one (R36) out of three residents reviewed for dignity, the facility failed to promote dignity by not using a privacy bag for a urinary collection bag.
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined that for one (R143) out of thirty-three residents reviewed in the investigative sample, the facility failed to ensure care preferences were being honored.
- D Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for one (R146) out of three residents reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to have written policies and procedures regarding the visitation rights of residents with cognitive impairments that do not have a legal decision maker.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for one (R146) out of three residents reviewed for beneficiary notice, the facility failed to provide notification of service changes to R146's authorized representative.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that for one out of five resident units, the facility failed to provide a clean and homelike environment.
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for one (R146) out of three residents reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to protect R146 from misappropriation of resident property/funds.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for one (R130) out of ten residents reviewed for hospitalization, the facility failed to notify R130's family representative and the Ombudsman of R130's transfers to the hospital on 3/15/24 and 3/24/24.
- D Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for one (R130) out of ten residents reviewed for hospitalization, the facility failed to notify the family representative of the bed-hold policy.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for three (R66 and R146) out of thirty-three residents reviewed in the investigative sample, the facility failed to ensure an accurate assessment.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wrote2. Review of R37's clinical record revealed: 11/4/18 - R37 was admitted to the facility. 11/5/18 - A level l PASARR was completed and revealed . this patient appears to have: Indicators of mental illness, mental retardation/related conditions, but meets physician's exemption criterion . 12/20/18 - A level 1.5 PASARR was completed and revealed The individual does have a documented serious mental illness (SMI) or a mental illness other than SMI but further review of level of impairment, recent treatment history, or other circumstances demonstrates a full level II is not required . 5/12/23 - Unspecified mood (affective) disorder and unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance and anxiety were added to R37's list of diagnoses. [...]
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, it was determined that for one (R128) out of seven residents reviewed for ADLs, the facility failed to provide mobility from bed to chair.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for one (R146) out of ten resident reviewed for hospitalization, the facility failed to ensure that R146's warfarin dosing was managed in accordance with the professional standards of practice.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined that for two (R123 and R143) out of three residents reviewed for bowel and bladder, the facility failed to respond to or provide services to restore bladder continence.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, it was determined that for two (R47 and R121) out of two residents reviewed for respiratory care, the facility failed to provide respiratory care consistent with professional standards of practice.
- D Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that for one (R47) out of two residents reviewed for respiratory care, the facility failed to ensure that the Physician's orders included trach size, type, and accurate emergency orders.
- D Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and review of the clinical record, it was determined that for one (R47) out of two residents reviewed for respiratory care, the facility failed to have nursing staff with the appropriate competencies and skill sets to provide nursing and related services to a resident with a tracheostomy.
- D Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for one (R146) out of three residents reviewed for abuse, it was determined that the facility failed to provide medically related social services to R146, who was cognitively impaired and did not have a legal decision maker.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for one (R128) out of thirty-three (33) residents in the investigative sample, the facility failed to ensure the clinical record contained accurate documentation.
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for staff.
- C Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, review of cited deficiencies from the facility's annual survey of 7/14/23 and staff interview, it was determined that the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program failed to correct previously cited deficiencies.
June 10, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review, it was determined that for one (R15) out of four residents reviewed for accident hazards, the facility failed to ensure the resident's environment was free of accident hazards. On 6/3/24, while being transported in the facility van, R15 fell from the wheelchair due to improper restraining. R15 was taken to the hospital for treatment of a cut to the forehead. The unsafe facility transport caused R15 harm.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices, the facility failed to maintain the Controlled Drug Count Record report accurately and completely for the month of May 2024. The facility did not accurately reconcile the transfer of controlled drugs from one shift to another.
November 16, 2023Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview and review of other facility documents, it was determined that for one (R4) out of the nine sampled residents, the facility failed to identify and immediately report allegations of physical and/or emotional abuse.
- D Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and review of other facility documents, it was determined that for one (R1) out of four residents reviewed for discharge, the facility failed to ensure that R1's transfer and discharge requirement was met when he was discharged on 10/31/23 despite requesting a discharge appeal.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and review of other facility documents, it was determined that for two (R1 and R2) out of four residents reviewed for discharge, the facility failed to ensure that the notice requirements before discharge were met. For R1, the facility failed to notify the resident and update the notice as soon as practicable when information became available that the 30 day discharge notice dated 10/2/23 was rescinded by the facility on 10/27/23. In addition, the facility failed to communicate to the receiving community case manager necessary information to ensure a safe and effective transition of care. For R2, the facility failed to ensure that a written discharge notice was provided at least 30 days before his discharge on [DATE].
- D Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and review of other facility documents, it was determined that for one (R1) out of four residents reviewed for discharge, the facility failed to develop and implement a discharge plan to include identified specific needs and goals for a safe discharge to the community when R1 was issued a 30 day discharge notice on 10/2/23. In addition, the facility lacked communication with the community transition case manager.
July 14, 2023Standard inspection · 15 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that for one out of five resident units, the facility failed to provide a clean and homelike environment.
- E Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a qualified person in charge was present during all hours of Kitchen operation.
- E 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 prevent the occurrence of mold in high moisture areas, ensure safe storage of food and provide the sanitizing solution required for disinfecting food preparation surfaces.
- E Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that in one out of five units, the facility failed to ensure that a handrail in a resident corridor was firmly affixed to the wall.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that for one (R32) out of eight residents reviewed for abuse, facility staff failed to immediately report an allegation of abuse to the Administrator and the State Agency within two hours.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of other facility documentation as indicated, it was determined that for one (R32) out of eight residents reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to have evidence of a thorough investigation of an allegation of abuse.
- 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 one (R16) out of two residents reviewed for PASARR, the facility failed ensure that a referral for a PASARR screening was completed following new diagnosis of psychotic disorder which was not listed on the previous PASARR.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for one (R118) of two sampled residents reviewed for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level I, the facility failed to have a currently dated PASRR Screening.
- 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 record review and interview it was determined that for two (R7 and R32) out of twenty six residentssampled, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan.
- 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 record review and interview, it was determined that for one (R32) out of twenty six sampled residents for care plans, the facility failed to ensure that the required interdisciplinary team (IDT) members participated in the care plan meetings.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wrote2. Review of R195's clinical record revealed: 5/30/18 - R195 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses including: a stroke affecting the left dominant side, difficulty swallowing and need for assistance with personal care. 5/31/18 - R195's Baseline Care Plan under Assistance with ADL's stated, Nursing staff to provide care as needed related to deficits to ensure ADL care is being met. 12/14/20 - R195's quarterly MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment documented R195 as an extensive, two plus person assist for transfers and toilet use, limited one person assistance (assist) for eating and extensive, one person assist for bed mobility, dressing, and personal hygiene. 12/16/20 2:12 PM - A Grievance email from F2 (R195's stepdaughter) to E15 (NHA) stated, Good afternoon E15 (former NHA), My mother (F3) just had a facetime with her husband (R195) who is my stepfather . She called me very upset. [...]
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview and record review, it was determined that for one (R67) out of one sampled resident reviewed for respiratory care, the facility lacked evidence that R67's nebulizer reservoir and tubing were labled with a date of use and were stored in a sanitary manner.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that for one (R16) out of two residents reviewed for PASARR, the facility failed to ensure that PRN orders for psychotropic drugs were limited to 14 days.
- D Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that for two (R32 and R118) out of four sampled residents for dental services, the facility failed to assist the resident in obtaining routine dental services.
- 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 record review and interview, 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
4 fire safety citations on file: 2 on July 18, 2024, 2 on July 14, 2023.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 3.69 | 4.35 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.54 | 0.97 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.35 | 3.89 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.13 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.02 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 36.1% | 41.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 37.5% | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.36 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 3.83 on weekdays and 3.35 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 3.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.85 in April to June 2025 to 3.69 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 | 3.69 | 0.54 | 3.83 | 3.35 | 3.1% | 0 of 90 | 166 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.66 | 0.45 | 3.78 | 3.35 | 3.3% | 0 of 92 | 164 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.67 | 0.50 | 3.79 | 3.35 | 3.5% | 0 of 92 | 161 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.85 | 0.57 | 4.01 | 3.47 | 5.0% | 0 of 91 | 160 |
| 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
Staff pay at this home
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.
Official wage estimates for Delaware
| 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.
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 | 11.4 | 12.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.9 | 13.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.9 | 10.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 21.1 | 23.4 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.0 | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 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: OCEAN GROVE POST ACUTE LLC. CMS links this home to Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services, a group of 15 nursing homes averaging 3.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogpa Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 02/01/2025 |
| Copper De Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/01/2025 | |
| Gold De Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/01/2025 | |
| Silver De Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/01/2025 | |
| Star De I Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/01/2025 | |
| Star De I Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/01/2025 | |
| Buah Md Trust | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/01/2025 | |
| Wheaton, Mathew | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/2025 | |
| Sides, James | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/29/2025 | |
| Wheaton, Mathew | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/29/2025 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 20 problems in this area, most recently on July 30, 2026: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 16 problems in this area, most recently on July 30, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 13 problems in this area, most recently on July 30, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on July 30, 2026: "Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room)."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.35 hours per resident per day, below the Delaware average of 3.89.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Delaware Bay Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Georgetown, 9.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 38 citations
- The Moorings at Lewes Lewes, 14.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 2 citations
- Excelcare at Lewes LLC Lewes, 14.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 46 citations
- Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center at Manor House Seaford, 17.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Lofland Park Center Seaford, 17.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Seaford Center Seaford, 17.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 55 citations
- Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Delmar, 17.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 19 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 Ocean Grove Post Acute's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Ocean Grove Post Acute 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Ocean Grove Post Acute get at its last inspection?
- 17 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 2, 2025. The Delaware average is 10.9.
- Has Ocean Grove Post Acute been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Ocean Grove Post Acute 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 Ocean Grove Post Acute?
- CMS lists 10 owners and managers, and links the home to Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services. Legal business name: OCEAN GROVE POST ACUTE 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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