Seaford Center
1100 Norman Eskridge Highway · Seaford, DE · 19973 · 3026293575
124 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Genesis Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $33,933 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.40 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $192,384 |
Inspection citations (55 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
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 October 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected February 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected February 5, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
Corrected February 5, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G September 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 24, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 24, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 24, 2024 · 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 November 5, 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 |
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| September 24, 2024 | Fine | $33,933 |
| September 7, 2023 | Fine | $158,451 |
| September 7, 2023 | Payment Denial | 3 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 085015 · certified since May 10, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.