Best Nursing Homes in Newark, DE

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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Newark, DE. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.5/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Newark, DE. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 1.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Newark, DE. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the DE Dept. of Health & Social Services (DHSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. It is not a government rating. A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Delaware average is: 49.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Encore at Parkside
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Newark
28
Facility 28
DE AVG 108
Rank #41 / 42
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3.64
Facility 3.64
DE AVG 4.66
Rank #32 / 38
- -19%-22%
$48.5k
Facility $48.5k
DE AVG $96.1k
Rank #20 / 38
53
Facility 53
DE AVG 38.9
Rank #19 / 36
10.6
Facility 10.6
DE AVG 8.7
Rank #10 / 36
392-
35
Facility 35
DE AVG 39
Rank #25 / 44
Kristopher Brown
$12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $16.2M
Rank #26 / 31
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG $7.7M
Rank #9 / 31
72.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 72.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
DE AVG 49.2%
Rank #2 / 31
85021
Churchman Village
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Newark
101
Facility 101
DE AVG 108
Rank #24 / 42
91.0%
Facility 91.0%
DE AVG 81.2%
Rank #9 / 33
+12%
3.51
Facility 3.51
DE AVG 4.66
Rank #35 / 38
C- -50%-25%
$29.3k
Facility $29.3k
DE AVG $96.1k
Rank #18 / 38
41
Facility 41
DE AVG 38.9
Rank #24 / 36
10.3
Facility 10.3
DE AVG 8.7
Rank #28 / 36
392-
37
Facility 37
DE AVG 39
Rank #24 / 44
-
$13.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $13.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
DE AVG $16.2M
Rank #22 / 31
$7.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
DE AVG $7.7M
Rank #18 / 31
54.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 54.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
DE AVG 49.2%
Rank #9 / 31
85025
Newark Manor Nursing Home
NH
Newark (Nottingham Manor)
67
Facility 67
DE AVG 108
Rank #33 / 42
86.6%
Facility 86.6%
DE AVG 81.2%
Rank #20 / 33
+7%
5.19
Facility 5.19
DE AVG 4.66
Rank #6 / 38
- -+12%
$0
Facility $0
DE AVG $96.1k
Rank #1 / 38
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44
Facility 44
DE AVG 39
Rank #18 / 44
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Rank badges are statewide: each nursing home is ranked against every DE nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 analyzed for Newark. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Encore at Parkside

Encore at Parkside occupies 255 Possum Park Rd in Newark, Delaware, a somewhat walkable spot with a Walk Score of 35. It is a small community, with 28 beds across nursing home, assisted living, and independent living, and it has been open for about a year. New facilities have newer infrastructure; they also have shorter track records, which is a relevant fact when choosing a care setting.

Occupancy sits at 72%, meaning 20 of the 28 beds are filled. The average stay runs 97 days, a little over three months. Both figures together suggest this is predominantly a short-stay, post-acute facility rather than a place where most residents put down long-term roots.

Staffing holds up on paper. Total nursing care comes to 5 hours and 6 minutes per resident per day, with registered nurses accounting for about 52 minutes of that. Those are the numbers as reported.

Payment covers Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which lines up well with a facility oriented toward shorter rehab stays where Medicare is the typical primary payer.

At 28 beds with three levels of care and a short-stay profile, Encore at Parkside is best suited for adults stepping down from a hospital stay who need structured nursing support in a small setting, and potentially longer-term placement depending on how their needs evolve.

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Overview of Churchman Village

Offering skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation, and specialized care across multiple service lines, Churchman Village is a 101-bed nursing home in Newark, Delaware. It welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering families flexible coverage routes. The facility specializes in post-operative, post-illness, and post-injury rehabilitation, alongside memory care for occupants with dementia and palliative and hospice services for those approaching end-of-life care.

Staffing support is central to Churchman Village’s model. Daily nursing care totals 3 hours 43 minutes per resident, with registered nurses spending 42 minutes per day, nurse aides 2 hours 4 minutes, and LPNs/LVNs contributing 57 minutes. This diligent support is complemented by on-site physical therapy to aid recovery and mobility. The home maintains an on-site gym equipped with ultrasound and diathermy, letting residents pursue customized rehabilitation plans without leaving the building. Beyond clinical care, Churchman Village maintains cutting-edge security systems and organizes social activities and events to promote connection and engagement. The three-story building has strong local demand running at 89.6 percent occupancy. Its Newark location is in a somewhat walkable neighborhood where some nearby services are reachable on foot, though most visits involve a short drive. The average stay of 73 days reflects a population mixing short-term post-acute occupants with those on longer rehabilitation stays.

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Overview of Newark Manor Nursing Home

Newark Manor Nursing Home provides nursing home care in Newark, DE. Nursing home care gives residents ongoing nursing support and assistance with daily needs in a residential setting, so the community may be a good fit for someone who needs regular support with care and daily activities. There are 67 beds, and David Boyer serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Excelcare at Newark

Excelcare at Newark provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, independent living, memory care, respite care, hospice care, and palliative care in Newark, DE. Nursing care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Hospice and palliative care provide comfort focused support for people with serious or life limiting illness. The community has 101 beds, and its range of care options may be a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time and who may be able to remain within one community as care needs grow.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay offers another way to pay for care. Rehabilitative Care and rehabilitation services give residents access to therapy aimed at recovery or maintenance, while nutritious, restaurant style dining provides meals in a restaurant style setting. Rhonda Quinlan serves as administrator.

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Overview of Newark Manor Nursing Home

At Newark Manor, residents can expect a home-like atmosphere with top-notch care and maximum comfort. From skilled nursing care to homestyle meals, laundry service, cleaning, incontinence and medical supplies, and more, Newark Manor strives to provide the best for their residents. With a long history of caring, Newark Manor understands the intricacies of aging and how to make it easier for everyone. As a smaller facility, they are grounded and more aware of their residents’ conditions and needs.
Beyond basic necessities, Newark Manor offers plenty of fun activities for residents to enjoy such as frisbee, tours, happy hour, bingo, and much more. Their therapy staff is equipped with physical, speech, and occupational therapists, making it a handicap-friendly facility. At Newark Manor, quality care meets comfort, and they are committed to ensuring their residents’ well-being is their top priority.

Contact Newark Manor Nursing Home

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Newark, DE

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Delaware?

Assisted living in Delaware is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Delaware Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Delaware Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 5 nursing homes in Newark, DE. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Newark, DE?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Newark, DE, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Newark, DE?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.