Best nursing homes in Sussex County, DE
There are 12 nursing homes in Sussex County, Delaware certified by Medicare. Of the 12 with a CMS star rating, the average is 3.1 stars, compared with 3.2 statewide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nursing Homes in Sussex County, DE, ranked
Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.
1.The Moorings at Lewes
17028 Cadbury Circle, Lewes, DE 19958
Non-profit · 40 beds · Part of Springpoint Senior Living
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average2.Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center at Manor House
1001 Middleford Road, Seaford, DE 19973
Non-profit · 15 beds · Part of Acts Retirement-Life Communities
★★★★★5Much above average3.Delaware Veterans Home
100 Delaware Veterans Blvd, Milford, DE 19963
Government · 144 beds
- Abuse citation
★★★★★4Above average4.Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
101 Delaware Ave., Delmar, de. 19940-1110, Delmar, DE 19940
For-profit · 109 beds · Part of Eden Healthcare
★★★★★4Above average5.Lofland Park Center
715 E. King Street, Seaford, DE 19973
For-profit · 110 beds · Part of Genesis Healthcare
★★★★★4Above average6.Cadia Rehabilitation Renaissance
26002 John J Williams Highway, Millsboro, DE 19966
For-profit · 130 beds · Part of Cadia Healthcare
★★★★★3Average7.Seaford Center
1100 Norman Eskridge Highway, Seaford, DE 19973
For-profit · 124 beds · Part of Genesis Healthcare
★★★★★3Average8.Delaware Bay Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
110 W. North Street, Georgetown, DE 19947
For-profit · 139 beds · Part of Venza Care Management
★★★★★2Below average9.Excelcare at Lewes LLC
301 Ocean View Blvd, Lewes, DE 19958
For-profit · 179 beds · Part of Excelcare
- Abuse citation
★★★★★2Below average10.Milford Center
700 Marvel Road, Milford, DE 19963
For-profit · 136 beds · Part of Genesis Healthcare
★★★★★2Below average11.Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
21 W Clarke Avenue, Milford, DE 19963
For-profit · 100 beds · Part of Nationwide Healthcare Services
★★★★★2Below average12.Ocean Grove Post Acute
231 South Washington Street, Millsboro, DE 19966
For-profit · 181 beds · Part of Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services
- Abuse citation
★★★★★1Much below average
Compare staffing and inspections
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorings at Lewes | 5 | 40 | Non-profit |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center at Manor House | 5 | 15 | Non-profit |
| Delaware Veterans Home | 4 | 144 | Government |
| Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 4 | 109 | For-profit |
| Lofland Park Center | 4 | 110 | For-profit |
| Cadia Rehabilitation Renaissance | 3 | 130 | For-profit |
| Seaford Center | 3 | 124 | For-profit |
| Delaware Bay Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 2 | 139 | For-profit |
| Excelcare at Lewes LLC | 2 | 179 | For-profit |
| Milford Center | 2 | 136 | For-profit |
| Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | 2 | 100 | For-profit |
| Ocean Grove Post Acute | 1 | 181 | For-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- Georgetown, DE (1 · 1.6 mi)
- Millsboro, DE (2 · 11.4 mi)
- Seaford, DE (3 · 11.8 mi)
- Milford, DE (3 · 14.1 mi)
- Lewes, DE (2 · 14.5 mi)
- Delmar, DE (1 · 20 mi)
- Denton, MD (2 · 24.9 mi)
- Salisbury, MD (4 · 25.6 mi)
- Berlin, MD (1 · 28.1 mi)
- North Cape May, NJ (2 · 31.3 mi)
- Dover, DE (5 · 32 mi)
- Easton, MD (2 · 35.6 mi)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Sussex County, DE?
12 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the best-rated nursing home in Sussex County, DE?
The Moorings at Lewes has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). In total, 2 nursing homes in Sussex County, DE have 5 stars. Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.
Do any nursing homes in Sussex County, DE have CMS warnings?
3 nursing homes here have a CMS abuse citation icon or Special Focus Facility status: Delaware Veterans Home, Excelcare at Lewes LLC, Ocean Grove Post Acute. Check each facility page for details.
Helpful resources
- How to choose a nursing home: a practical checklist
- Nursing home star ratings explained
- How to read nursing home inspection citations
- Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
- Nursing homes with the most federal fines
- Best-staffed nursing homes in the U.S.
- Nursing homes with the lowest staff turnover
- Special Focus Facility nursing homes (list)