The Moorings at Lewes
17028 Cadbury Circle, Lewes, DE 19958
Overall: ★★★★★ · 40 beds
Excelcare at Lewes LLC
Nursing home · 301 Ocean View Blvd, Lewes, DE 19958 · Sussex County
CMS overall rating: ★★☆☆☆
CMS has flagged this facility for abuse: it was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in recent inspections.
At a glance
Excelcare at Lewes LLC is located in Lewes, Delaware. It has 179 certified beds and cared for an average of 154.0 residents per day. Ownership type: for profit - limited liability company. It is part of Excelcare, a group of 8 facilities. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5; the average for Delaware nursing homes is 3.2.
| Certified beds | 179 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 154.0 |
| Participates in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | Excelcare at Lewes LLC |
| Affiliated group | Excelcare (8 facilities) |
| Medicare/Medicaid approved since | September 20, 1988 |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Located inside a hospital | No |
| Resident / family council | Resident |
| Ownership changed in last 12 months | No |
| CMS Certification Number | 085034 |
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★★ |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★★☆ |
Ratings are assigned by CMS on a 1–5 scale. How CMS star ratings work.
Staffing
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.89 (state avg 4.35, U.S. avg 3.86) |
|---|---|
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.48 (state avg 0.97, U.S. avg 0.69) |
| LPN hours per resident per day | 1.08 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.32 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.68 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.7% (state avg 41.3%) |
| Registered nurse turnover | 71.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
Inspections
| Most recent standard health inspection | February 18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited | 24 (state avg 10.9) |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections | 8 |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
Penalties
| Fines | 2 |
|---|---|
| Total fines | $99,938.00 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 2 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare — Nursing Homes Provider Information, data as of September 1, 2026. Averages are calculated from the same CMS dataset. Confirm details directly with the facility and on Medicare.gov. This page is for general information and is not medical or legal advice. Disclaimer.