Worth Considering
2
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Seaford, Delaware
2 of 3 nursing homes in Seaford (67%) meet our strict criteria. The Delaware statewide average is 29%.
2 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.3
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
249
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$192,384 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 2?
The nursing home market in Seaford, Delaware, is adequate, with 67% of the 3 facilities recommended. Families should note that while Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center at Manor House has a strong rating, there is one facility with a total of $192,384 in fines to consider.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 WILLOWBROOKE COURT SKILLED CENTER AT MANOR HOUSE (80) — Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center at Manor House shines with a 5★ CMS rating and an impressive Trust Score of 80/100. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community well-being, offering compassionate care in a cozy 15-bed environment, with no fines, ensuring peace of mind for families.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 2 LOFLAND PARK CENTER (78) — Lofland Park Center stands out with a solid CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 78/100. This for-profit facility, with 110 beds, offers quality care and a robust range of services, maintaining a clean slate with zero fines, making it a reliable choice for residents.
The other 1 Seaford facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $192K.
Recommended
Willowbrooke Court Skilled Center at Manor House shines with a 5★ CMS rating and an impressive Trust Score of 80/100. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community well-being, offering compassionate care in a cozy 15-bed environment, with no fines, ensuring peace of mind for families.
Lofland Park Center stands out with a solid CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 78/100. This for-profit facility, with 110 beds, offers quality care and a robust range of services, maintaining a clean slate with zero fines, making it a reliable choice for residents.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Seaford Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.3 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $192,384
Questions Seaford Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Seaford's city average is 3.3 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 3 Seaford facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Seaford avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Seaford facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Seaford, DE are recommended?
2 of 3 nursing homes in Seaford (67%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Seaford "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Seaford?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.