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EXCEPTIONAL CARE FOR CHILDREN

11 INDEPENDENCE WAY, NEWARK, DE 19713
Score: 100 / 100

Exceptional Care For Children is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Newark, Delaware, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 100/100, it ranks in the top 0% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at Exceptional Care For Children exceed national averages, with 11.30 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 3.78 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Exceptional Care For Children shows a strong inspection record, with just 3 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ 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 11.30 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 3.78 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 2.75 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 4.77 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 9.45 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 2.78 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

3
Total Deficiencies
Jun 16, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 2 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (2 shown)
  • Tag 0712 Severity D
    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    Jun 16, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    May 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 0.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 6.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 3.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 15.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 0.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

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

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
46
Provider Type
Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 27, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1