ENCORE AT WEST MEADOW
255 POSSUM PARK ROAD, NEWARK, DE, 19711 · 3023660160
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-06-14
3.0
★★★☆☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
2.0
Staffing
4.0
Quality Measures
5.0
110
Licensed Beds
4.0
Staffing Rating
Encore at West Meadow is a for-profit, corporate-owned skilled nursing facility located at 255 Possum Park Road in Newark, Delaware, within New Castle County. The facility holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates with 110 certified beds. It is classified as an active provider in the federal nursing home registry.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several domains. Encore at West Meadow holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which matches the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, falling below the national benchmark and reflecting findings from state and federal surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels that exceed the national average across nursing staff categories. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest available on the CMS scale, reflecting performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other tracked health outcomes among residents.
Encore at West Meadow accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to a broad range of individuals seeking skilled nursing or long-term care services. Prospective residents or their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (302) 366-0160 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and the specific services covered under each payment type. Additional program eligibility details are available through the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and through the federal Medicare program.
When considered alongside national averages, Encore at West Meadow presents a mixed profile. Its overall rating of 3 stars places it at the national midpoint. The 2-star health inspection rating suggests a history of survey findings that warrants attention when comparing facilities in the Newark area. In contrast, the 4-star staffing rating and the 5-star quality measure rating represent areas where this facility performs above the national norm. The quality measure rating in particular indicates strong clinical outcomes relative to most certified nursing facilities across the country. Individuals researching nursing home options in New Castle County, Delaware, may find this data useful when conducting a broader comparison of available facilities in the region.
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About CMS Star Ratings
CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.
A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.
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