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Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

21 W Clarke Avenue · Milford, DE 19963 · 100 certified beds

3025037650

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

2.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

53

Inspection history (67)

  • January 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0710

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0710 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0692

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0755

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0945

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0945 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0622

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0622 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0578

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 28, 2025 · G

    Citation F0697

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0697 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0658

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0567

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0567 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0942

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0942 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0690

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0758

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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 l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0791

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0791 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0949

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0949 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0944

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0944 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0684

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0773

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0773 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0625

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0625 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-28 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties

Total fines on file: $153,884

Staffing

Latest: 4.32 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Staffing trend (2 periods)

  1. 2025Q44.32 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-014.32 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS Care Compare chain: Nationwide Healthcare Services

Chain ID 366 · 7 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 2.6
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 2.6
  • Chain average staffing rating: 3
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 3

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

  1. Parent organization: Nationwide Healthcare Services

    parent · PAC 2466476916

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Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical DE range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · DE$14,770/mo
See full DE cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

Median · DE$14,494/mo
See full DE cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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