SEAFORD CENTER

Seaford Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 1100 Norman Eskridge Highway in Seaford, Delaware (ZIP 19973), within Sussex County. The facility operates under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and maintains 124 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (302) 629-3575. Seaford Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are composite measures derived from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures, and are intended to provide a general point of comparison across facilities. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting results from standard and complaint inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels that are above the national average when adjusted for patient census and acuity. The quality measure rating is also 4 stars, reflecting performance on a set of clinical indicators drawn from resident assessment data, which is above the national average in this category. Seaford Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility and duration requirements. Medicaid may cover long-term care costs for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria established by the state of Delaware. Individuals and families seeking placement should verify current bed availability and specific coverage details directly with the facility and relevant insurance or benefits administrators. When considered alongside national benchmarks, Seaford Center presents a mixed profile. The overall 3-star rating places the facility at the national average, while the staffing and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each indicate above-average performance in those specific domains. The health inspection rating of 3 stars falls at the national midpoint. These figures are derived from CMS data and are updated periodically as new survey and assessment information becomes available. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review full inspection reports and staffing data available through the CMS Care Compare tool for a more complete picture of facility performance.