Nursing homes › Delaware › Excelcare at Lewes LLC
301 Ocean View Blvd, Lewes, DE 19958 · (302) 645-4664 · 179 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 2/5; median among 43 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Excelcare, a group operating 8 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.2/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $415,898 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.89 (Delaware median: 3.92). RN hours: 0.48. Weekend total: 3.68. Nursing staff turnover: 46%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 46 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Honor 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-18 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | C | complaint | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2025-11-14 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-11-05 |
| 2025-11-14 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-11-14 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-02-13 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2024-03-20 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-03-20 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-03-20 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-03-20 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | Fine | $87,640 |
| 2025-11-14 | Fine | $18,920 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXCELCARE AT LEWES HOLDCO LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 10/01/2024 |
| INDIGO DE 3 LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 60% | since 10/01/2024 |
| FRANKEL, ELIYAHU | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 40% | since 10/01/2024 |
| OXFORD FINANCE LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2024 |
| BURTON, TONYA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2024 |
| FRANKEL, ELIYAHU | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2024 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Excelcare at Lewes LLC — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 085034), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/excelcare-at-lewes-llc-lewes-de/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 085034. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.