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Excelcare at Lewes LLC

301 Ocean View BLVD · Lewes, DE 19958 · 179 certified beds

(302) 645-4664

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About Excelcare at Lewes LLC

Excelcare at Lewes LLC is a nursing home in Lewes, Delaware. Its capacity is 179 beds, above the Sussex County median of 124 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Excelcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 55 citations, the most recent on February 18, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.53 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Lewes. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

2.0

Staffing

2.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (55)

Records from February 2023 to February 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0690

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0580

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0627

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0790

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0677

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0791

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0585

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0757

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0841

    Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0698

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0695

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0605

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0760

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0697

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0842

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0584

    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.

    Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0657

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0756

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

  • February 18, 2026

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (2)

Total fines: $106,560

  • February 18, 2026 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $87,640 against this nursing home on February 18, 2026.

  • November 14, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $18,920 against this nursing home on November 14, 2025.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

3.53 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.60 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Part of Excelcare, a chain of 8 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.3 overall, 2.0 for health inspections, 2.4 for staffing, 4.3 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Delaware.

Nursing Homes

Delaware median$14,494/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Lewes.

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