Exceptional Care for Children
11 Independence Way, Newark, DE 19713 · (302) 894-1001
Non profit - Corporation · 46 certified beds
Exceptional Care for Children has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 2 citations (the Delaware average is 10.9). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | Not available |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 19, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 19, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 19, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.June 17, 2024 · F0712 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 28, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Delaware average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | Not available | 4.35 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | Not available | 0.97 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | Not available | 0.98 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | Not available | 2.40 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 41.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 46 |
| Average residents per day | 44.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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