Total Health inspections
6
36% above Delaware average
Delaware average:
4.4
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Millcroft Living
Millcroft Living is an Assisted Living Home in Delaware
Millcroft Living is an Assisted Living Home in Delaware
Millcroft Living
Millcroft Living is an Assisted Living Home in Delaware
Millcroft Living is an Assisted Living Home in Delaware
Overview of Millcroft Living
Nestled in a charming neighborhood in New York, Millcroft Living is a haven that combines the best of independent living with the warmth and compassion of supportive care. At Millcroft Living, they take their skilled nursing services seriously, providing post-surgical care, oxygen therapy, catheter care, and more. They offer inpatient therapies such as memory enhancement, comprehensive physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, and pain management.
This lovely community is surrounded by convenient establishments for shopping, dining, and entertainment, as well as public parks and pools, and the stunning beaches of Delaware. Plus, pets are welcome too. Gone are the days of worrying about household chores and maintenance. Residents can now fully immerse themselves in the many amenities and activities that Millcroft Living offers. Choose from cozy alcove or studio units, complete with wall-to-wall carpeting, individual temperature control, and safe step-in showers with built-in seats and safety bars. The dining experience is also top-notch with delicious restaurant-style meals.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
28
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
72.1%
Residents per day (avg)
88
Occupancy rate
72.1%
Residents per day (avg)
88
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
54% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
24 days
Private pay
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Medicaid
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
10 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$17.5M
Operating loss
-$3.1M
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$17,476,411.00
Operating loss
$-3,091,592.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$12.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$20.6M
28-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 35 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Assisted Living
License Date
January 7, 2025
License Expiration
June 30, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
1099
Ownership & operating entity
Millcroft Living is administrated by Ed Burleigh - Interim Admin.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Director of Nursing:
Christina Hushen - Interim
Director of Nursing email:
[email protected]
Administrator email:
[email protected]
Compare Assisted Living around Newark
The information below is reported by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Health Care Quality.
Millcroft Living
-17%
+9%
-11%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Newark
136
No
-
35
BROWN, KRISTOPHER
72.1%
$14,596,144.00
$7,798,584.00
53.4%
87.60
5.0956
1
39
2
-17%+9%-11%Studio / Alcove
The Vero in Newark
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Newark
136
Yes
-
57
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Paramount Senior Living at Newark
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Home Care
HC
Hospice Care
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Newark
132
Yes
A+
16
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Churchman Village
-42%
-20%
+11%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Newark
101
Yes
-
37
-
89.6%
$14,169,448.00
$6,784,376.00
47.9%
91.10
3.7194
2
48
2
-42%-20%+11%-
Mosaic of Delaware
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Newark
-
No
-
51
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Millcroft Living
Type of care:
AL
IL
SNF
Community:
Newark
Bed Count:
136
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BROWN, KRISTOPHER
CCN:
85021
Occupancy:
72.1%
Home Revenue:
$14,596,144.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,798,584.00
Payroll %:
53.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
87.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.0956
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
39
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-17%
-17%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+9%
+9%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-11%
-11%
Bed Options:
Studio / Alcove
Churchman Village
Type of care:
AL
SNF
Community:
Newark
Bed Count:
101
Pets Allowed:
Yes
CCN:
85025
Occupancy:
89.6%
Home Revenue:
$14,169,448.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,784,376.00
Payroll %:
47.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
91.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7194
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
48
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-42%
-42%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-20%
-20%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%Living Spaces & Floor Plans
Millcroft Living Studio
Millcroft Living Alcove
Places of interest near Millcroft Living
3.6 miles from city center — 4.47 miles to nearest hospital (Exceptional Care for Children)
255 Possum Park Rd, Newark, DE 19711
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
160
Total Staff
121
Employees
39
Contractors
47,462
Total Hours (Quarter)
67
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 7.9 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 8.6 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 69 | 8.1 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
110 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
7 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
32 staff
5.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
8 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
8.7%
of total hours from contractors
4,108 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Certified Nursing Assistant: 4
Registered Nurse: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 5
Speech Language Pathologist: 8
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7
Physical Therapy Aide: 11
Qualified Social Worker: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 65 | 4 | 69 | 22,786 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 23 | 1 | 24 | 9,837 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 2 | 17 | 4,735 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,250 | 78 | 86% | 8.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,487 | 87 | 96% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1,077 | 79 | 87% | 6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 878 | 65 | 71% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 828 | 78 | 86% | 6.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 745 | 82 | 90% | 4.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 11 | 11 | 679 | 79 | 87% | 4.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 436 | 59 | 65% | 7.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 428 | 57 | 63% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 394 | 62 | 68% | 6.3 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
39
Near Delaware average
Delaware average:
38.9
6.5 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
29 citations
Complaint investigations
18 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
1
11% above Delaware average
Delaware average:
0.9
Serious Health citations
1
17% below Delaware average
Delaware average:
1.2
Moderate Health citations
36
Minor Health citations
1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation
Oct 29, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy serious citation
Oct 29, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Oct 29, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Nov 26, 2024
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Life Care Services
Resident Census by Payment Source
91
Total Residents
Medicare
22
(24.2%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
30
(33%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
39
(42.9%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
12.4
29% worse than Delaware average
Delaware average:
9.6
Functional decline score
23.9
26% worse than Delaware average
Delaware average:
19.0
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
17.9%
16% above Delaware average.
Walking Ability Worsened
26.8%
35% above Delaware average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
27.1%
23% above Delaware average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
2.9%
3% below Delaware average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
4.2%
5% below Delaware average.
Urinary Tract Infection
1.3%
41% below Delaware average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
100% below Delaware average.
Antipsychotic Use
9.9%
10% below Delaware average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
5% above Delaware average.
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
3% above Delaware average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
10.1%
76% above Delaware average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
98.7%
20% better than Delaware average
Antipsychotic medication increase
0.7%
21% better than Delaware average
Influenza Vaccine
99.1%
19% better than Delaware average Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$16K
This home paid 83% less in fines than the state average.
Delaware average:
$98K
Number of Fines
1
This home received 46% fewer fines than the state average.
Delaware average:
1.9
Payment Denials
0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Delaware average:
0.2
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Aug 28, 2024
$16K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Millcroft Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
72.1%
↑ 6.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$3,091,592
↑ ~$144K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$11,443,765
↑ ~$2.3M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-21.2%
↑ 1.1pp vs 2022
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