Exceptional Care for Children

Nursing Home · Newark, DE

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number08A015

Contact & location

11 Independence Way
Newark, DE 19713
New Castle County
Phone
(302) 894-1001
ZIP code
19713 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
46
Residents per day
44.2 (96% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Medicare certified since
March 30, 2006
Participates in
Medicaid

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.7
StaffingNot rated
State avg 4.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
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Nurse aides
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Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 19, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 10.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
5 health · 0 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-24
2026-05-19 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-24
2024-06-17 Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-03
2024-05-28 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-25
2024-05-28 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-09-26

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ownership Data Not Available

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Exceptional Care for Children?

Exceptional Care for Children has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Delaware.

How many beds does Exceptional Care for Children have?

It has 46 certified beds and cares for about 44 residents per day.

Has Exceptional Care for Children been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Exceptional Care for Children?

(302) 894-1001. The facility is located at 11 Independence Way, Newark, DE 19713.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.