Nursing Home
Excelcare at Lewes LLC
Certified beds
179
Avg. 154 residents a day
Ownership
For-profit
Limited liability company
Medicare
Certified
Since Sep 1988
Medicaid
Certified
Since Sep 1988
CMS rating
2
Below average
CMS star ratings
Staffing
| Role | This homeHome | Delaware avgDE | U.S. avgU.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.89 | 4.35 | 3.86 | |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 0.48 | 0.97 | 0.68 | |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 1.08 | 0.98 | 0.86 | |
| Nurse aide | 2.32 | 2.40 | 2.32 | |
| Total nurse staffing, weekends | 3.68 | 3.89 | 3.42 | |
| Physical therapist | 0.05 | 0.11 | 0.07 |
This homeU.S. average
Staff turnover
| Measure | This homeHome | Delaware avgDE | U.S. avgU.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.7% | 41.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 71.9% | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Staffing is reported by the facility to CMS through payroll-based journal data. Delaware and U.S. averages are calculated by WeFoundCare from the same CMS file (44 Delaware and 14,680 U.S. facilities).
Inspections and penalties
Most recent inspection
24health deficiencies
Feb 18, 2026 · 19 standard, 8 complaint
Delaware average: 10.9 · U.S. average: 9.2
Delaware average: 10.9 · U.S. average: 9.2
Prior inspection
16health deficiencies
Feb 13, 2025 · standard and complaint surveys combined
Fines2 fines · $99,938
Payment denials0
Abuse citation flagFlagged
Special Focus FacilityNo
Care types offered
Nursing home
Skilled nursing, 179 Medicare-certified beds
Location
301 Ocean View Blvd, Lewes, DE 19958
Sussex County · 0.7 mi from the center of Lewes
Facility details
OperatorExcelcare
OwnershipFor-profit limited liability company
Facilities in chain8
Medicare approvedSep 20, 1988
Chain average rating2.3 of 5
Resident and family councilResident council
Ownership change, last 12 monthsNo
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
CMS Certification Number085034
Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026.
Last updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 19, 2026.
Suggest a correctionLast updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 19, 2026.