Sussex County · Delaware

Nursing homes in Sussex County, Delaware

CMS data lists 12 certified nursing homes across 6 cities in Sussex County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.

12 facilities6 citiesCMS data · updated 2026-07-17

At a glance

CMS rates 11 of 12 certified nursing homes in Sussex County; 1 is not rated. 1 holds a 1-star overall rating and 2 currently show the CMS abuse icon. The average CMS overall rating here is 3.18, compared with a Delaware average of 3.3; averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated.
Certified nursing homes
12
across 6 cities
Average CMS overall
3.18
Delaware avg 3.3
1-star overall (CMS)
1
CMS abuse icon shown
2
Federal penalty records
$674,130
Payment denial records
1
Higher-severity citations
20

Rating and geographic landscape

How CMS ratings and facilities are distributed across Sussex County.

CMS overall rating distribution

How these facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.

5 star2 · 18%
4 star3 · 27%
3 star2 · 18%
2 star3 · 27%
1 star1 · 9%
Not rated1
11 rated · 1 not rated by CMS · 12 total

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Nursing homes by city in Sussex County

The cities holding the largest share of Sussex County nursing homes.

12 nursing homes across 6 cities. Select a city for its full list.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities in Sussex County

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Search, filter, and sort the 12 nursing homes in Sussex County. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.

CMS overall
12 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 085058
Milford, DECMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$153,884
Delaware Bay Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
CCN 085029
Georgetown, DECMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$62,618
Excelcare at Lewes LLC
CCN 085034
Lewes, DECMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Shown$18,920
Ocean Grove Post Acute
CCN 085037
Millsboro, DECMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Cadia Rehabilitation Renaissance
CCN 085052
Millsboro, DECMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$13,627
Seaford Center
CCN 085015
Seaford, DECMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$192,384
Delaware Veterans Home
CCN 085051
Milford, DECMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Shown$31,837
Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 085041
Delmar, DECMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$23,998
Lofland Park Center
CCN 085040
Seaford, DECMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
The Moorings at Lewes
CCN 085053
Lewes, DECMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center at Manor House
CCN 085009
Seaford, DECMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Milford Center
CCN 085010
Milford, DENot ratedNot shown$176,862

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Sussex County, Delaware?

This dataset includes 12 CMS-certified nursing homes in Sussex County, Delaware, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 6 cities. Of these, 1 has a 1-star CMS overall rating and 2 currently show the CMS abuse icon.

What is the average CMS rating in Sussex County?

The average CMS overall star rating across the 12 nursing homes in Sussex County is 3.18, compared with a Delaware average of 3.3. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I compare nursing homes in Sussex County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Sussex County with official sources?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.

Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for Sussex County and may lag conditions on the ground. A county average excludes facilities CMS has not rated. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.