Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 27 days.
The Moorings at Lewes is a 45-bed nursing wing that sits inside a larger coastal retirement community run by Springpoint Senior Living Inc. It is designed so people can transition between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing without moving off the property. The building stays reasonably busy with an 83.5% occupancy rate, and it handles payment through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Since about two-thirds of the people moving in arrive on Medicare for short-term rehab, the typical stay averages around 86 days.
State health department logs show a lot of daily clinical resources and an unpenalized regulatory track record. On average, residents get 4 hours and 10 minutes of direct nursing care each day, with registered nurses covering 1 hour and 38 minutes of that total. The home also keeps a broad medical team on site, including a nurse practitioner, a clinical nurse specialist, a dietitian, and physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapists.
Looking at the paperwork side, Delaware state inspectors have logged zero financial fines or penalties over the last three years. While standard inspections have turned up minor issues over the years regarding food service, pharmacy storage, and general care charting, all of them were quickly resolved, and the facility has zero serious or critical violations on its record.
Families looking at local multi-level care options or a place for post-hospital recovery can use these state reports to see how the facility runs. The public records describe a smaller, well-staffed nursing environment with great daily nurse coverage and a clean regulatory record, outside of standard administrative fixes.
The Moorings at Lewes Assisted Living is administered by Annette V Moore.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Delaware, the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Health Care Quality is responsible for the oversight, unannounced inspection, and licensing of all long-term care settings.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | DE Average | vs. DE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 2 | 64 | This facility has 97% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Delaware assisted living residence (2 vs. DE avg 64).↓ 97% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 1 | 32 | This facility has 97% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Delaware assisted living residence (1 vs. DE avg 32).↓ 97% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.7 | 5.8 | This facility has 88% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Delaware assisted living residence (0.7 vs. DE avg 5.8).↓ 88% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | DE Average | vs. DE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 3 | 11 | This facility has 73% fewer total inspections than a typical Delaware assisted living residence (3 vs. DE avg 11).↓ 73% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Jan 2024
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 4 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,835 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 33 | 5 | 38 | 7,192 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 4,205 | 92 | 100% | 11.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1,914 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,557 | 92 | 100% | 6.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 735 | 72 | 78% | 4.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 383 | 72 | 78% | 3.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 281 | 67 | 73% | 2.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 280 | 35 | 38% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 268 | 51 | 55% | 5.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 148 | 83 | 90% | 1.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 68 | 26 | 28% | 2.6 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 2% | 5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3% | 2 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
67% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
32% of new residents, often for short stays.
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for The Moorings at Lewes Assisted Living from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 27 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lewes's city center to The Moorings at Lewes Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Health Care Quality.
| The Moorings at Lewes Assisted Living | NH AL IL MC | Lewes (Lewes Historic District) | - | 45 | - | 65 | - |
| Foulk Living | NH AL IL MC RC | Wilmington | - | 44 | - | 33 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Stonegates | NH AL IL MC NC | Wilmington | - | 49 | - | 39 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage |
| Milford Center | NH HC MC PC RC | Milford | - | 136 | - | 34 | - |
| Harrison House of Georgetown | NH MC RC | Georgetown (West North Street) | - | 139 | A+ | 0 | - |
The Moorings at Lewes Assisted Living is in the Lewes Historic District neighborhood of Lewes.
Lori Dibiase Warrington is the Director of Nursing at The Moorings at Lewes Assisted Living.
The Moorings at Lewes Assisted Living has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to DE state health department records, The Moorings at Lewes Assisted Living's license number is 2137.
According to DE state health department records, The Moorings at Lewes Assisted Living's license expires on September 30, 2026.
The Moorings at Lewes Assisted Living's occupancy is 84%.
The team at The Moorings at Lewes Assisted Living can be reached at avmoore@springpointsl.org.
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