Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Name: Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Address: 101 DELAWARE AVE., DELMAR, DE. 19940-1110, Delmar, DE, 19940, US
Telephone: 3028463077

101 Delaware Ave., Delmar, De. 19940-1110, Delmar, DE 19940 · Sussex County · 109 certified beds · avg 83 residents/day · certified since Aug 13, 1992

Part of chain: EDEN HEALTHCARE (7 facilities, chain avg rating 3.0★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

$23,998

Fines, last 3 years

4.59

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · Oct 6, 2023 · F-0686

The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.

Why it matters: Bedsores are painful, can become deeply infected, and in serious cases can be life-threatening.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

All citations in the current public record (17)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Dec 5, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
Dec 5, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds.
Dec 5, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do.
Dec 5, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Sep 26, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not employ enough qualified food and nutrition staff, including a qualified dietician, to properly run its food service.
Sep 26, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Sep 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Oct 6, 2023	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
Oct 6, 2023	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Oct 6, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need.
Oct 6, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Oct 6, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Oct 6, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline.
Oct 6, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Oct 6, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Oct 6, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Oct 6, 2023	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 4).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2023	10	1	G ▲
2024	3	0	F
2025	4	0	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

1 fine totaling $23,998.

Date	Type	Amount / length
Oct 6, 2023	Fine	$23,998

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Delaware avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.59	4.67	3.95	top 26% in Delaware; top 21% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.96	1.04	0.69	top 42% in Delaware; top 17% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.23	4.18	3.50	top 26% in Delaware; top 17% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.58	0.64	0.48	top 47% in Delaware; top 24% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	36.4	41.3	45.8	top 34% in Delaware; top 27% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	38.9	41.2	42.9	top 43% in Delaware; top 45% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.90, RN 0.82, weekend 3.58. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Fensterman, Jordan	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	19%	05/01/2015
Gellis, Louis	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	19%	05/01/2015
Gellis, Louis	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2015
Okronley, Marie	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2015

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"What safeguards do you have to protect residents' money and belongings, and what happens when something goes missing?"
"If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
"Does a pharmacist review every resident's medications and chart monthly, and how are their concerns acted on?"
"Do you have a qualified dietician on staff, and how involved are they in each resident's nutrition plan?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Deer's Head Center	5.3 mi	Salisbury, MD	★★★★★	5/5
Wicomico Nursing Home	5.9 mi	Salisbury, MD	★★★★☆	4/5
Bay Harbor Post Acute Healthcare Center	5.9 mi	Salisbury, MD	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	SFF
Anchorage Rehabilitation and Wellness Center	6.5 mi	Salisbury, MD	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Seaford Center	12.8 mi	Seaford, DE	★★★☆☆	3/5
Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center at Manor House	13.0 mi	Seaford, DE	★★★★★	5/5
Lofland Park Center	13.1 mi	Seaford, DE	★★★★☆	4/5
Ocean Grove Post Acute	17.7 mi	Millsboro, DE	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Manokin Nursing and Rehab	18.3 mi	Princess Anne, MD	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuseSFF
Delaware Bay Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	19.0 mi	Georgetown, DE	★★☆☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 085041.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

101 Delaware Ave., Delmar, De. 19940-1110, Delmar, DE 19940 · 3028463077

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $23,998

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Oct 6, 2023 (F-0686, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "What safeguards do you have to protect residents' money and belongings, and what happens when something goes missing?"
☐ "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
☐ "Does a pharmacist review every resident's medications and chart monthly, and how are their concerns acted on?"
☐ "Do you have a qualified dietician on staff, and how involved are they in each resident's nutrition plan?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 085041 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)