Wilmington Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
700 Foulk Road · Wilmington, DE · 19803 · 3027640181
138 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Lifeworks Rehab
Why this verdict
- On the federal Special Focus list of the most persistently poor performers.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $212,076 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility
CMS has designated this facility one of the most persistently poor performers in the country — it is under increased inspection and enforcement.
5 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
$212,076 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
If someone you love was harmed at a facility with findings like these, you have options — read this.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: not rated Inspections: not rated Staffing: not rated Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.74 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.20 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $408,742 |
Inspection citations (91 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C December 4, 2025
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G October 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G October 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024
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 November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 2, 2024 | Fine | $212,076 |
| October 2, 2024 | Payment Denial | 38 days |
| April 10, 2024 | Fine | $20,071 |
| April 10, 2024 | Payment Denial | 43 days |
| August 10, 2023 | Fine | $176,595 |
| August 10, 2023 | Payment Denial | 117 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 085028 · certified since July 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.