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Exceptional Care for Children
11 Independence Way, Newark, DE 19713 (opens Google Maps) · New Castle County · (302) 894-1001· 46 certified beds · avg 44 residents/day · certified since Mar 30, 2006 · Medicaid only — not Medicare certified
Certified for Medicaid only. It cannot bill Medicare, so a short post-hospital rehabilitation stay would not be covered the usual way here. Who pays for nursing home care →
5/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected May 19, 2026
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
—
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 5 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. F-0880
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. F-0609
The facility did not make sure residents actually saw their doctor face-to-face at all required visits. Doctors must examine nursing home residents in person on a regular schedule. · from a complaint F-0712
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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| May 19, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0609 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make sure residents actually saw their doctor face-to-face at all required visits. Doctors must examine nursing home residents in person on a regular schedule. · from a complaint · F-0712 |
| May 28, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint · F-0600 |
| May 28, 2024 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 2).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2024
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 2 | 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)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityDelaware averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: Not reported
Delaware average: 4.67
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: Not reported
Delaware average: 1.04
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: Not reported
Delaware average: 4.18
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Delaware avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | — | 4.67 | 3.95 | — |
| Registered Nurse hours | — | 1.04 | 0.69 | — |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | — | 4.18 | 3.50 | — |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | — | 0.64 | 0.48 | — |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | — | 41.3 | 45.8 | — |
| RN turnover (%) | — | 41.2 | 42.9 | — |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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 —, RN —, weekend —.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (— here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: —/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership Data Not Available |
All 1 owning or managing party CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
- "How often does the attending doctor physically see each resident, and how is that documented?"
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 37 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Manor Nursing Home | 2.3 mi | Newark, DE | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Jeanne Jugan Residence | 3.7 mi | Newark, DE | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Encore at Parkside | 4.3 mi | Newark, DE | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| Laurelwood Healthcare Center | 4.7 mi | Elkton, MD | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 5.2 mi | Elkton, MD | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuseSFF |
| Excelcare at Newark LLC | 6.4 mi | Newark, DE | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| New Castle Health and Rehabilitation Center | 7.2 mi | New Castle, DE | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek | 7.5 mi | Wilmington, DE | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Pike Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 7.5 mi | Wilmington, DE | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| Complete Care at Brackenville LLC | 8.6 mi | Hockessin, DE | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Coral Springs Rehab & Healthcare | 9.3 mi | Wilmington, DE | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center | 9.8 mi | Hockessin, DE | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in New Castle, DE — 25 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Gilpin Hall — Wilmington, DE · overall 3/5abuse
- Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center — Wilmington, DE · overall 3/5
- Kutz Rehabilitation and Nursing — Wilmington, DE · overall 2/5abuse
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 08A015.