Exceptional Care for Children
11 Independence Way · Newark, DE · 19713 · 3028941001
46 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 11.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 3.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 9.82 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 23% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (3 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 26, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · B May 28, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 08A015 · certified since March 30, 2006. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.