Nursing homes in Lewes, DE

Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lewes, part of the Sussex area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Families searching for long-term care in Lewes, Delaware, can evaluate two local nursing homes serving the 19958 ZIP code area of Sussex County. Based on the latest CMS Care Compare data, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. The Moorings at Lewes, operated by Springpoint Senior Living, currently stands out as the community's top-performing facility, having achieved a perfect 5-star rating for its quality of care.

Homes
2
Avg overall
3.5★
+0.4 vs national
Avg staffing
3.5★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 3.5★ · 2 homes
5
1 (50%)
4
0 (0%)
3
0 (0%)
2
1 (50%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Lewes

2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Lewes

  • 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Lewes

THE MOORINGS AT LEWES
SPRINGPOINT SENIOR LIVING · Small · Not for Profit
5.05055
EXCELCARE AT LEWES LLC
EXCELCARE · Large · For Profit
2.02024

Best by sub-rating in Lewes

Best for staffing

  1. 1.THE MOORINGS AT LEWES5
  2. 2.EXCELCARE AT LEWES LLC2

Best for experience

  1. 1.EXCELCARE AT LEWES LLC0
  2. 2.THE MOORINGS AT LEWES0

Best for compliance

  1. 1.THE MOORINGS AT LEWES5
  2. 2.EXCELCARE AT LEWES LLC2

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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