Jeanne Jugan Residence
Nursing Home Facility
185 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713
Jeanne Jugan Residence is a senior care community located in Newark, DE. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living for older adults in the Newark area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (302) 368-5886.
With 40 beds, Jeanne Jugan Residence is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Newark average about 72 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 52% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Newark average of roughly 80%.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Newark average about 3.4 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 6.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.4 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Newark average about 4.6 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 29%.
The community is located in New Castle County, DE.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 14 problems at Jeanne Jugan Residence. None of them caused harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nursing and Physician Services
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Jeanne Jugan Residence offers assisted living, nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 40
- Occupancy 52%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 6.8
- Annual staff turnover 29%
- Last health inspection April 2026
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