Delaware Bay Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
110 W. North Street · Georgetown, DE · 19947 · 3028564574
139 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Venza Care Management
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$62,618 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.91 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $62,618 |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 31, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 9, 2024 | Fine | $62,618 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 085029 · certified since July 22, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.