Excelcare at Newark LLC
4949 Ogletown-Stanton Road · Newark, DE · 19713 · 3029986900
101 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Excelcare
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.51 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $29,309 |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected May 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 1, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 1, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G February 19, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 19, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G March 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected May 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected May 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2025 | Fine | $13,270 |
| March 19, 2024 | Fine | $16,039 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 085025 · certified since January 23, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.