Evergreen Post Acute
3034 South Dupont Blvd · Smyrna, DE · 19977 · 3026535085
151 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $17,345 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.72 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.38 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $94,156 |
Inspection citations (64 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
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.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B April 17, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| May 30, 2024 | Fine | $76,811 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 085020 · certified since October 6, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.