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ENCORE AT WILMINGTON

2723 SHIPLEY ROAD, WILMINGTON, DE 19810
Score: 39 / 100

Encore At Wilmington has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 39/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Delaware. Families considering this Wilmington facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Encore At Wilmington is near the national average, with 3.95 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 60 deficiencies at Encore At Wilmington, 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 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 3.95 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.90 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.95 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.10 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.68 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.62 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

60
Total Deficiencies
Jun 5, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 57 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Jun 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jul 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jul 1, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0883 Severity E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    Jul 1, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Jul 1, 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 4.9% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 0.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 2.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 4.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 9.7% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 23.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $32,394

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 39 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: -3 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
82
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 1, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
21