West Delray Nursing & Rehab Center

16200 S Jog Road · Delray Beach, FL · 33446 · 5616380000

120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Excelsior Care Group

Why this verdict

  • Federal penalties on record: $9,126 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 41
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 74
Federal penalties 15% 44
Trend 10% 44
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.513.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.900.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.23≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year40%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)3 · $39,841

Inspection citations (40 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected July 16, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

    Corrected July 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025

    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 April 11, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected April 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025

    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 April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025

    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

    Corrected April 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Corrected April 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected April 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025

    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 April 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected May 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 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 April 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected April 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Corrected May 16, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 11, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Actual harm · G November 30, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected December 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023

    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 December 30, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected December 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected December 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023

    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 December 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Corrected December 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
March 12, 2025Fine$4,147
March 12, 2025Fine$4,979
November 30, 2023Fine$30,715

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 106005 · certified since February 19, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.