Cycle 1
Health 2025-02-13 · Fire 2025-02-13
15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (6 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Lewes, DE
Excelcare At Lewes LLC
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with 15 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
301 Ocean View Blvd, Lewes, DE
(302) 645-4664
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
179
Certified beds
Average residents
146
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Excelcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1988-09-20
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.63
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.03
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.13
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.48
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
76%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
46%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
1.8
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
1.4
0.4 pts worse
|
1.8
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.6% |
95.7%
0.1 pts worse
|
93.4%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
97.4%
2.6 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.2% |
3.2%
About the same
|
3.3%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.4% |
6.5%
2.1 pts better
|
11.4%
7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.5% |
5.6%
0.1 pts better
|
5.4%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 41.1% |
21.1%
20 pts worse
|
19.6%
21.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.6% |
12.0%
0.4 pts better
|
16.7%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 11.5% |
17.5%
6 pts better
|
16.3%
4.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.2% |
14.7%
4.5 pts better
|
14.9%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
0.7%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.5% |
2.0%
1.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.4% |
21.6%
5.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.1% |
4.4%
1.3 pts better
|
5.1%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.9% |
83.5%
3.4 pts better
|
81.7%
5.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 15.2% |
11.2%
4 pts worse
|
12.0%
3.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.8% |
0.9%
0.9 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.6% |
83.1%
7.5 pts better
|
79.7%
10.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 30.8% |
21.5%
9.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
6.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-20 · Fire 2024-03-20
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-02-01 · Fire 2023-02-01
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-13
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-04-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-13
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-04-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-20
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-04-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-20
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-20
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-04-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-01
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-02-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-01
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-02-22
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-11-14
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-11-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-14
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-01-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-14
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-13
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-13
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-13
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-13
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-13
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-13
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-13
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-13
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-13
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-13
F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-13
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-13
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-20
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-05-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-20
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-05-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-20
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-05-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-20
F635 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected 2024-05-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-20
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-20
F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2024-05-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-20
F802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2024-05-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-20
F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-05-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-20
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-20
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-05-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-01
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-03-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-01
F559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2023-03-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-01
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-03-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-01
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-03-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-01
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-03-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-01
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-03-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-01
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-03-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-01
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-03-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-01
F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Excelcare At Lewes Holdco LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Berkowitz, Cheskel
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Burton, Tonya
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Frankel, Eliyahu
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Frankel, Eliyahu
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Indigo De 3 LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Jm And Mazel LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Leifer, Joel
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Mazel Family Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Oxford Finance LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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