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Excelcare at Newark LLC

Nursing Home Facility

4949 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713

Nursing Home Care Hospice Care Respite Care
Excelcare at Newark LLC

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Operated by Claremont Center, which runs 10 communities in our directory.

With 101 beds, Excelcare at Newark LLC is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Newark average about 72 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 91% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Newark average of roughly 80%.

Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Newark average about 3.4 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 12 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Newark average about 4.6 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 39%.

The community is located in New Castle County, DE.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 41 problems at Excelcare at Newark LLC. 3 findings involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 20 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $29,309.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Inspected December 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by January 26, 2026.

  • 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.

    Inspected April 2026. Corrected by May 12, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Pharmacy Service

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Inspected April 2026. Corrected by May 12, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Inspected April 2026. Corrected by May 12, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Inspected April 2026. Corrected by May 12, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Inspected April 2026. Corrected by May 12, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Inspected April 2026. Corrected by May 12, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Inspected April 2026. Corrected by May 12, 2026.

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  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Inspected December 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by January 26, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Inspected December 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by January 26, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Inspected December 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by January 26, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Inspected December 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by January 26, 2026.

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.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Excelcare at Newark LLC offers nursing home care, hospice care, and respite care.

Facility details

  • Beds / units 101
  • Occupancy 91%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.8
  • Annual staff turnover 39%
  • Last health inspection April 2026

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