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SEAFORD CENTER

1100 NORMAN ESKRIDGE HIGHWAY, SEAFORD, DE 19973
Score: 32 / 100

Seaford Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 32/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Delaware. Families considering this Seaford facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Seaford Center is near the national average, with 3.76 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 68 deficiencies at Seaford Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.76 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.92 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.75 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.10 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.36 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.48 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

68
Total Deficiencies
Sep 8, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 66 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Sep 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Jun 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0635 Severity D
    Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
    Dec 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0698 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    Dec 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0711 Severity D
    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
    Dec 18, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 11.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.9% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 9.4% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 23.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $192,384

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 32 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
124
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13