EXCELCARE AT NEWARK LLC

ExcelCare at Newark LLC is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 4949 Ogletown-Stanton Road in Newark, Delaware (zip code 19713), within New Castle County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates 101 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (302) 998-6900. ExcelCare at Newark holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which places it at the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility's health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5 stars, falling below the national average. This rating reflects findings from on-site inspections conducted by state survey agencies on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels are consistent with the national average across nurse staffing categories. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible rating, reflecting performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes tracked by CMS. ExcelCare at Newark is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification makes the facility accessible to a broad range of residents, including those relying on federal Medicare coverage for short-term skilled nursing care and those utilizing Medicaid for long-term care needs. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly to inquire about current bed availability, private pay options, and any additional insurance arrangements. When considered against national benchmarks, ExcelCare at Newark presents a mixed profile. The overall 3-star rating aligns with the national average, but the individual components vary significantly. The 2-star health inspection rating indicates performance below the national norm in that category, while the 5-star quality measure rating reflects above-average clinical outcomes relative to other facilities nationwide. The staffing rating at 3 stars is consistent with national averages. Those reviewing this facility's data should consider each component rating individually, as the overall rating represents a composite that may not fully capture performance in any single domain.