Sussex County · Delaware

Nursing homes with below-average staffing ratings in Sussex County

Nursing homes here with a below-average (1–2 star) staffing rating — a key part of day-to-day care. This page lists 3 matching facilities — about 25% of the 12 CMS-tracked facilities in this county.

3 shown12 in Sussex CountyCMS data · updated 2026-07-17

At a glance

This page lists 3 matching facilities, about 25% of the 12 CMS-tracked facilities in Sussex County. Across the county, 1 holds a 1-star overall rating and 2 currently show the CMS abuse icon; the county's average CMS overall rating is 3.18, excluding facilities CMS has not rated.
Facilities shown
3
about 25% of the county
Facilities in county
12
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 Sussex County 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

Facilities on this page by city

The cities holding the largest share of the facilities listed here.

Milford
1
Lewes
1
Millsboro
1
3 matching facilities across 3 cities in Sussex County.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities on this page

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Search, filter, and sort the 3 facilities on this page. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.

CMS overall
3 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
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

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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. Of these, 1 has a 1-star CMS overall rating and 2 currently show the CMS abuse icon.

What does this page show?

This page lists Nursing homes with below-average staffing ratings — 3 matching facilities in Sussex County, Delaware, drawn from the CMS records included in this dataset. Each listing links to a detail page with the facility's CMS overall rating and related public records.

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 this county and may lag conditions on the ground. Use "open all in provider search" to filter every facility in this county, and 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.