nursing home in Seaford, DE

Seaford Center

1100 Norman Eskridge Highway, Seaford, DE 19973 · (302) 629-3575

★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★3

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Seaford Center at a glance

Seaford Center is a 124-bed for-profit nursing home in Seaford, Delaware (Sussex County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Delaware average of 3.2.

Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4.3 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (September 9, 2025) found 10 health citations. The Delaware average is 10.9.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $33,933.

Nursing staff turnover is 37.2% per year (state average 41.3%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
124
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Genesis Healthcare
Medicare-certified since
May 10, 1976
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Sussex County
CMS Certification Number
085015

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityDelaware avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.2 / 53 / 5Average
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.7 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 54 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 54 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 54.4 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53.7 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.59 hrsDelaware average4.35 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Delaware and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityDelaware avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.59 hrs4.35 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.71 hrs0.97 hrs0.69 hrsAverage
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.21 hrs2.40 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.43 hrs3.89 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)37.2%41.3%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)45%41.2%42.9%Average
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)111Worse

Inspections

This facility10Delaware average11U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Delaware and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityDelaware avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)10119Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)143Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)81.59880.6Average

Penalties

This facility1Delaware average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Delaware and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityDelaware avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$33,933$67,512$30,972Worse
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)121Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityDelaware avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds124107107
Average residents per day909086
Occupancy72.5%81.1%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility2.6%Delaware average3.2%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Delaware and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityDelaware avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)2.6%3.2%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)6.1%3.5%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)11.1%10.7%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.3%2.1%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.4%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)16.9%12.7%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)22.9%13.6%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)8.5%5.4%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)12.4%10.3%12.8%Average
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)30.7%21.8%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)28.6%20.2%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)97.5%97.4%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99%95.7%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0.4%Delaware average1%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Delaware and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityDelaware avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0.4%1%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)84.1%83.1%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)91.4%83.5%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 55 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
September 9, 2025
Complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 22, 2025
September 9, 2025
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 22, 2025
September 9, 2025
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 22, 2025
September 9, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 22, 2025
September 9, 2025
Standard
Honor 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 22, 2025
September 9, 2025
Standard
Honor 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 22, 2025
September 9, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 22, 2025
September 9, 2025
Standard
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 22, 2025
September 9, 2025
Standard
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0791
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 22, 2025
September 9, 2025
Standard
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 22, 2025
June 12, 2025
Complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 6, 2025
December 19, 2024
Complaint
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0775
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 5, 2025
December 19, 2024
Complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 5, 2025
December 19, 2024
Complaint
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0635
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 5, 2025
December 19, 2024
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 5, 2025
December 19, 2024
Complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0711
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 5, 2025
September 24, 2024
Fire safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 5, 2024
September 24, 2024
Complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected November 5, 2024
September 24, 2024
Complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected November 5, 2024
September 24, 2024
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected November 5, 2024
September 24, 2024
Complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected November 5, 2024
September 24, 2024
Standard
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected November 5, 2024
September 24, 2024
Standard
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 5, 2024
September 24, 2024
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 5, 2024
September 24, 2024
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 5, 2024
September 24, 2024
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 5, 2024
September 24, 2024
Standard
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 5, 2024
September 24, 2024
Standard
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 5, 2024
April 29, 2024
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 30, 2024
April 29, 2024
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 30, 2024
April 29, 2024
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 30, 2024
September 7, 2023
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 16, 2023
September 7, 2023
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected May 22, 2022
September 7, 2023
Complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0711
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected October 25, 2023
September 7, 2023
Standard
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 25, 2023
September 7, 2023
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 19, 2023
September 7, 2023
Standard
Honor 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 25, 2023
September 7, 2023
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 25, 2023
September 7, 2023
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 25, 2023
September 7, 2023
Complaint
Honor 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 25, 2023
September 7, 2023
Standard
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 25, 2023
September 7, 2023
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 19, 2023
September 7, 2023
Standard
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0791
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 25, 2023
September 7, 2023
Standard
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 19, 2023
September 7, 2023
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 19, 2023
September 7, 2023
Standard
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 25, 2023
September 7, 2023
Complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0773
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 25, 2023
September 7, 2023
Complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 25, 2023
September 7, 2023
Standard
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 19, 2023
September 7, 2023
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 25, 2023
September 7, 2023
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 19, 2023
September 7, 2023
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 19, 2023
September 7, 2023
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 25, 2023
September 7, 2023
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 19, 2023
September 7, 2023
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 19, 2023
September 7, 2023
Complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 25, 2023
September 7, 2023
Standard
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 19, 2023
July 9, 2021
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 30, 2021
July 9, 2021
Fire safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0500
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 30, 2021
July 9, 2021
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 30, 2021
July 9, 2021
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 30, 2021

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $33,933 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
September 24, 2024Fine$33,933

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
GENESIS DE HOLDINGS LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%04/01/2011
FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—02/02/2015
GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—02/02/2015
GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—02/02/2015
GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—02/02/2015
GENESIS OPERATIONS LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—04/01/2011
GEN OPERATIONS II LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—02/02/2015
GEN OPERATIONS I LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—02/02/2015
GHC HOLDINGS LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—04/01/2011
SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—02/02/2015
WHITMAN, ARNOLD
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—02/02/2015
ERHART, CAROL
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/28/2025
GENESIS OPERATIONS LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/28/2025
BERG, MICHAEL
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE03/02/2015
BRIDGEFORD, LAURA
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2024
MENDELSON, AVI
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2024
ERHART, CAROL
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/12/2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is Seaford Center's rating?

Seaford Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Delaware nursing homes is 3.2 stars.

How many inspection citations did Seaford Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 10 citations, compared with a Delaware average of 10.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Seaford Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Seaford Center?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Genesis Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Seaford Center and how do I contact it?

Seaford Center is at 1100 Norman Eskridge Highway, Seaford, DE 19973. Phone: (302) 629-3575.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.