Nursing homeActive
Excelcare At Lewes LLC
301 Ocean View Blvd, Lewes, DE 199583026454664179 certified beds · 154 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2024
Deficiencies
46
● 1● 43● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$106,560
2 fines
Last survey
2026-02-18
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Delaware Division of Health Care Quality · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | Standard | 1191 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-14 | Complaint | 021 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-13 | Standard | 0120 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-20 | Standard | 0100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Delaware Division of Health Care Quality publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F692
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F580
F585Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F585
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F605
F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F627
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F641
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F657
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F677
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F690
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F695
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F697
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F698
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F756
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F757
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F760
F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F790
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F791
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F812
F841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F841
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F842
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 085034-20260218-F584
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-11-05Record 085034-20251114-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-05Record 085034-20251114-F609
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-05Record 085034-20251114-F842
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-14Record 085034-20250213-F550
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-14Record 085034-20250213-F600
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-14Record 085034-20250213-F602
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-14Record 085034-20250213-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-14Record 085034-20250213-F610
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-14Record 085034-20250213-F684
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-14Record 085034-20250213-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-14Record 085034-20250213-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-14Record 085034-20250213-F690
F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-14Record 085034-20250213-F700
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-14Record 085034-20250213-F760
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-14Record 085034-20250213-F880
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 085034-20240320-F584
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 085034-20240320-F609
F635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 085034-20240320-F635
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 085034-20240320-F644
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 085034-20240320-F684
F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 085034-20240320-F711
F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 085034-20240320-F802
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 085034-20240320-F805
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 085034-20240320-F812
F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 085034-20240320-F919
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | Civil money penalty | $87,640 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-11-14 | Civil money penalty | $18,920 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.48
Facility
Delaware
National
Delaware 0.97 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.89
Facility
Delaware
National
Delaware 4.35 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.68
Facility
Delaware
National
Delaware 3.89 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover46%
Facility
Delaware
National
Delaware 41% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover72%
Facility
Delaware
National
Delaware 41% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Delaware | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.0% | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.6% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 12.0% | 10.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 9.5% | 12.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 8.8% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 38.5% | 21.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelcare At Lewes Holdco LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Frankel, Eliyahu Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 40% | — | — |
| Indigo De 3 LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 60% | — | — |
| Burton, Tonya Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Frankel, Eliyahu Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oxford Finance LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berkowitz, Cheskel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burton, Tonya Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cibc Bank USA Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Indigo De 3 LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jm And Mazel LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leifer, Joel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Levy, Susan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Martin Friedman Cpa PC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mazel Family Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oxford Finance LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Revach LLC De-Nj Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shields, Kristen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vasquez, Jennifer Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zupnick, Joel Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Excelcare — 8 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Delaware.
No county cost figures on file for Sussex.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorings At Lewes Lewes | 1.5 mi | 2026-01-09 | 020 |
| Cadia Rehabilitation Renaissance Millsboro | 10.2 mi | 2025-08-25 | 0311 |
| Ocean Grove Post Acute Millsboro | 14.9 mi | 2026-04-01 | 1480 |
| Delaware Bay Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Georgetown | 14.1 mi | 2025-10-22 | 0244 |
| Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation North Cape May | 18.2 mi | 2025-07-15 | 071 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |