Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center at Manor House

1001 Middleford Road · Seaford, DE · 19973 · 3026294593

15 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Acts Retirement-Life Communities Part of a CCRC

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • 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

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 82
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 89
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 44
Context 5% 100

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-day4.273.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.400.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.75≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year33%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (7 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025

    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Corrected June 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected June 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 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 June 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 3, 2024

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected June 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 3, 2024

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected June 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D June 21, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected July 7, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 21, 2023

    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 July 7, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

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 085009 · certified since November 16, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.