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.
Rating distribution
avg 3.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Lewes
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- EXCELCARE1 home
- SPRINGPOINT SENIOR LIVING1 home
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 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| EXCELCARE AT LEWES LLC EXCELCARE · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.