B

ENCORE AT WEST MEADOW

255 POSSUM PARK ROAD, NEWARK, DE 19711
Score: 71 / 100

Encore At West Meadow earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 71/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Newark facility ranks in the 70th percentile among Delaware nursing homes.

Staffing levels at Encore At West Meadow exceed national averages, with 4.56 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.97 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 39 deficiencies at Encore At West Meadow, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.56 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.97 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.19 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.41 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.84 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.59 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

39
Total Deficiencies
Oct 28, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 37 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0760 Severity G
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Oct 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Oct 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Oct 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Nov 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0553 Severity D
    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
    Nov 25, 2024 · Resident Rights 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 4.6% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 1.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 9.5% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.9% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 24.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $16,448

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 71 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
110
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 25, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15