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.
At a glance
- 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
How Sussex County compares
The county's CMS overall rating profile against Delaware, on the same scale.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Sussex County's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with Delaware.
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| Rating | Providers | Share | Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS overall rating 5 | 2 | 16.7% | 22.7% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 3 | 25.0% | 22.7% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 2 | 16.7% | 22.7% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 3 | 25.0% | 20.5% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 1 | 8.3% | 9.1% |
| Not rated | 1 | 8.3% | 2.3% |
| Total | 12 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
County shares are calculated from the 12 CMS-certified nursing homes in Sussex County; Delaware shares from all 44 in the state. CMS star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.
CMS-reported data
Sussex County’s largest divergence from Delaware is at 5★: 16.7% of the county’s facilities against 22.7% statewide (-6.1 points). This reflects what CMS publishes and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.
Where facilities are concentrated
The cities holding the largest share of Sussex County nursing homes.
The 6 largest cities hold 100% of the county’s 12 nursing homes.
Facilities in Sussex County
Open in search →Search, filter, and sort the 12 nursing homes in Sussex County. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.
| Facility | Location | CMS overall | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalty records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center CCN 085058 | Milford, DE | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $153,884 |
| Delaware Bay Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center CCN 085029 | Georgetown, DE | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | $62,618 |
| Excelcare at Lewes LLC CCN 085034 | Lewes, DE | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Shown | $18,920 |
| Ocean Grove Post Acute CCN 085037 | Millsboro, DE | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | None in data |
| Cadia Rehabilitation Renaissance CCN 085052 | Millsboro, DE | CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53 | Not shown | $13,627 |
| Seaford Center CCN 085015 | Seaford, DE | CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53 | Not shown | $192,384 |
| Delaware Veterans Home CCN 085051 | Milford, DE | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Shown | $31,837 |
| Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center CCN 085041 | Delmar, DE | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Not shown | $23,998 |
| Lofland Park Center CCN 085040 | Seaford, DE | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Not shown | None in data |
| The Moorings at Lewes CCN 085053 | Lewes, DE | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | None in data |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center at Manor House CCN 085009 | Seaford, DE | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | None in data |
| Milford Center CCN 085010 | Milford, DE | Not rated | Not 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 the 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?
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