Sussex County, Delaware · Nursing home
Ocean Grove Post Acute
1 of 5 overall from CMS
231 South Washington Street, Millsboro, DE 19966
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 3.2
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.69 hours Below the state average of 4.35
- Nursing staff who left in a year 36.1% Below the state average of 41.3%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 74 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 91.8% of 181 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Ocean Grove Post Acute is a 181-bed nursing home in Millsboro, Delaware (Sussex County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.69 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Delaware average of 4.35. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 181
- Residents per day (average)
- 166.2
- Certified since
- 1990 (36 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services (15 homes)CMS abuse citation icon: Yes
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
- Abuse citation icon. CMS assigns this icon when a home was cited for abuse where residents were found to be harmed, on its most recent standard inspection or on a complaint or infection-control inspection in the past 12 months, or was cited for abuse with potential harm in that period and again in the period before. Signs of abuse and how to report it
These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Ocean Grove Post Acute
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS counts 28 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Jul 2, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Delaware average is 10.9. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.54 hours per resident per day; the Delaware average is 0.97. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Delaware average 3.2
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Delaware average 2.7
- Staffing 4 of 5 Delaware average 4.0
- Quality measures 4 of 5 Delaware average 4.0
The vertical line marks the Delaware average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.69 h Delaware average 4.35
- Nurse aides 2.13 h Delaware average 2.40
- Licensed practical nurses 1.02 h Delaware average 0.98
- Registered nurses 0.54 h Delaware average 0.97
- All staff, weekends 3.35 h Delaware average 3.89
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the Delaware average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover36.1%
- Delaware average41.3%
- Registered nurse turnover37.5%
- Delaware average41.2%
- Administrators who left2
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Delaware and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.4% | 12.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.9% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 41.3% | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.6% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.8% | 95.7% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.0% | 13.6% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 29.0% | 21.8% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.6% | 97.4% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.5% | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.6% | 20.2% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 21.9% | 10.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.19 | 1.81 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.47 | 1.40 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.1% | 83.5% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 86.9% | 83.1% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.1% | 23.3% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 15.0% | 11.6% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 74 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 27 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2025 | 28 | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 25 | 2 |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 21 | 2 |
Delaware homes averaged 10.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (74)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 4, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 4, 2024)
Showing the 30 most recent of 74.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Delaware homes averaged 1.5 fines and $67,512 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Delaware
- Size1 of 44 by certified beds
- Delaware average residents per day90.1
- ChainPrestige Healthcare Administrative Services
- Chain average overall rating3.1 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Sussex County12
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Ocean Grove Post Acute?
Ocean Grove Post Acute has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Ocean Grove Post Acute have?
Ocean Grove Post Acute has 181 certified beds. It averages 166.2 residents per day, about 91.8% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Ocean Grove Post Acute?
The home reports 3.69 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.54 hours from registered nurses. The Delaware average is 4.35 hours and 0.97 hours from registered nurses.
Has Ocean Grove Post Acute been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Ocean Grove Post Acute accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 085037. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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