Nursing homes in Newark, DE

Compare 5 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Newark, part of the New Castle area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.6★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Newark, Delaware, located within New Castle County, features five nursing home facilities currently serving the local community. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars. Residents and their families can identify top-tier care options among these local providers, including Jeanne Jugan Residence, which currently holds a prestigious 5-star rating. These ratings help simplify the selection process for those evaluating long-term care across the 19711 and 19713 ZIP codes.

What to look for in Newark

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

Top 5 highest rated nursing homes in Newark

1. 1
   JEANNE JUGAN RESIDENCE

   Legal Business Name Not Available · Small
   5.0
2. 2
   EXCEPTIONAL CARE FOR CHILDREN

   Legal Business Name Not Available · Small
   5.0
3. 3
   ENCORE AT WEST MEADOW

   Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium
   3.0
4. 4
   EXCELCARE AT NEWARK LLC

   EXCELCARE · Medium
   3.0
5. 5
   NEWARK MANOR NURSING HOME

   Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium
   2.0

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