Best Nursing Homes in Newark, DE

Top 10 nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Newark, Delaware, ranked by Dorthea Index score. 13 total providers are rated in Newark, DE. Scores are based on verified CMS data — no provider pays for its ranking.

1. Exceptional Care For Children — 97/100 (Exceptional (90–100))
11 Independence Way, Newark, DE 19713
Exceptional Care For Children is among the top-rated providers in Newark, scoring in the 99th percentile nationally. View full profile
2. Saint Francis Home Care — 85/100 (Strong (80–89))
100 Commerce Drive, Suite 100, Newark, DE 19713
Saint Francis Home Care scores above average nationally. View full profile
3. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic — 84/100 (Strong (80–89))
100 Commerce Drive Suite 302, Newark, DE 19713
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic scores above average nationally, with 0.26 nurse hours per resident-day. View full profile
4. Delaware Hospice - North Division — 83/100 (Strong (80–89))
630 Churchmans Road Suite 200, Newark, DE 19702
Delaware Hospice - North Division scores above average nationally, with 0.22 nurse hours per resident-day. View full profile
5. Heartland Hospice — 77/100 (Average (65–79))
200 Continental Drive, Suite 201, Newark, DE 19713
Heartland Hospice scores in the Average range nationally. View full profile
6. Christianacare Accentcare Hosp & Palliative Care — 73/100 (Average (65–79))
220 Continental Dr, Suite 407, Newark, DE 19713
Christianacare Accentcare Hosp & Palliative Care scores in the Average range nationally. View full profile
7. Jeanne Jugan Residence — 70/100 (Average (65–79))
185 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713
Jeanne Jugan Residence scores in the Average range nationally, with 10 citations in the last 36 months. View full profile
8. Encore At West Meadow — 69/100 (Average (65–79))
255 Possum Park Road, Newark, DE 19711
Encore At West Meadow scores in the Average range nationally, with 29 citations in the last 36 months. View full profile
9. Ijn Health Systems, Llc — 60/100 (Below Average (50–64))
262 Chapman Rd., Newark, DE 19702
Ijn Health Systems, Llc scores below the national average for nursing home quality. View full profile
10. Caritas Home Health Services — 60/100 (Below Average (50–64))
30 Prestbury Square, Suite 325, Newark, DE 19713
Caritas Home Health Services scores below the national average for nursing home quality. View full profile

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Care database. Scored by Dorthea Index using five independently verified components: 30-day readmission rate (25%), staffing consistency (25%), 5-star rating trend (20%), inspection record (20%), and long-stay quality measures (10%).

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