ENCORE AT WEST MEADOW
255 POSSUM PARK ROAD, NEWARK, DE 19711 · CCN 085021
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 110
- Avg residents/day
- 88.3
- Phone
- 3023660160
Inspection history vs Delaware & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Delaware avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-11-26 | 15 | 13.5 | 9.5 | +1.5 worse |
| 2 | 2023-10-19 | 14 | 13.6 | 9.8 | +0.4 worse |
| 3 | 2021-03-31 | 10 | 12.6 | 9.3 | -2.6 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 4 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 3 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 4 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.56 | 38.4% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.97 | 26.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.61 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $16,448
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (39)1 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-10-29 · Health · corrected 2025-11-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-10-29 · Health · corrected 2025-11-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-10-29 · Health · corrected 2025-08-08
Actual harm
- DF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2024-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2024-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2024-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2024-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-08-28 · Health · corrected 2024-10-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-08-28 · Health · corrected 2024-10-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-08-28 · Health · corrected 2024-10-07
Immediate jeopardy
- BF0944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.2024-08-28 · Health · corrected 2024-10-07
Potential for minimal harm
- EF0949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.2024-08-28 · Health · corrected 2024-10-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0728Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2023-04-14 · Health · corrected 2023-05-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-04-14 · Health · corrected 2023-05-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2021-03-31 · Health · corrected 2021-05-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.2021-03-31 · Health · corrected 2021-05-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.2021-03-31 · Health · corrected 2021-05-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0585Honor 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.2021-03-31 · Health · corrected 2021-05-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2021-03-31 · Health · corrected 2021-05-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2021-03-31 · Health · corrected 2021-05-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2021-03-31 · Health · corrected 2021-05-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-03-31 · Health · corrected 2021-05-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
No ownership records.
Other facilities in NEWARK
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| JEANNE JUGAN RESIDENCE | ★★★★★ | 40 |
| EXCEPTIONAL CARE FOR CHILDREN | ★★★★★ | 46 |
| EXCELCARE AT NEWARK LLC | ★★★☆☆ | 101 |
| NEWARK MANOR NURSING HOME | ★★☆☆☆ | 67 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.