Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
21 W Clarke Avenue, Milford, DE, 19963
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Nationwide Healthcare Services · For profit - Limited Liability company.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 1
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 1
- of 5
- Staffing
- 2
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 4
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 100
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Feb 11, 2026$26,685
- Jan 28, 2025$114,368
- Apr 11, 2024$12,831
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Gelley, Leah | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Gelley, Meir | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Gelley, Meir | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Nationwide Healthcare Services | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Sussex County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center CCN 085001 | Wilmington, DE | 5 | 3 | 5 | Not shown | $8,278 |
| Excelcare at Wilmington LLC CCN 085002 | Wilmington, DE | 3 | 2 | 4 | Shown | $38,290 |
| Willowbrooke Court at Country House CCN 085003 | Wilmington, DE | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Coral Springs Rehab & Healthcare CCN 085004 | Wilmington, DE | 1 | 2 | 1 | Not shown | $99,184 |
| Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center CCN 085006 | Hockessin, DE | 2 | 2 | 3 | Shown | $140,261 |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center at Manor House CCN 085009 | Seaford, DE | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center's CMS rating?
Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center located?
Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is located at 21 W Clarke Avenue, Milford, DE, 19963 in Sussex County, and CMS lists 100 certified beds.
Does Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $153,884 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.18 across 12 facilities in Sussex County, and 3.3 across Delaware. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 085058
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 100
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 86 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | 0726 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 0791 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0561 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0578 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0585 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0625 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0658 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0677 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0688 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0692 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0695 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0697 | G | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0730 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0755 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0758 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0761 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0791 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0812 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0941 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0942 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0944 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0945 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0946 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0947 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0949 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2025 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.