DELAWARE BAY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

Delaware Bay Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 110 W. North Street in Georgetown, Delaware, within Sussex County. The facility operates with 139 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting better performance across measured categories. Delaware Bay Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, also below the national average, reflecting the results of state inspection surveys that assess compliance with federal care standards. The staffing rating is 3 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which is below the national average and is derived from clinical data indicators such as resident mobility, medication management, and other care outcomes. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, Delaware Bay Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center accepts residents covered under either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility conditions and time limits. Medicaid may cover long-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria as determined by the state of Delaware. Individuals seeking information about coverage specifics are advised to consult directly with the facility or the relevant state and federal program offices. When compared against national benchmarks, Delaware Bay Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center performs below average in three of the four CMS rating categories. The overall rating of 2 stars, health inspection rating of 2 stars, and quality measure rating of 2 stars each fall beneath the national 3-star average. The staffing rating of 3 stars is the one area where the facility matches the national norm. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS based on new inspection data, staffing reports, and quality measure submissions, and they represent a standardized tool for comparing nursing facility performance across the country.