Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-01-12 | 28 | 2026-01-12 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-11-26 | 17 | 2024-11-26 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-10-19 | 9 | 2023-10-19 | 0 |
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
255 Possum Park Road · Newark, DE 19711 · New Castle County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-01-12 | 28 | 2026-01-12 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-11-26 | 17 | 2024-11-26 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-10-19 | 9 | 2023-10-19 | 0 |
4 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 3 carry J–L. 12 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · complaintAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-11-17Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | Fine | $16,355 | 0 |
| 2026-01-12 | Fine | $14,901 | 0 |
| 2025-10-29 | Fine | $9,110 | 0 |
| 2024-08-28 | Fine | $16,448 | 0 |
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.