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Bay Terrace Rehabilitation and Health Center

889 South Little Creek Road, Dover, DE 19901

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Bay Terrace Rehabilitation and Health Center is a nursing home in Dover, Delaware. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 24, 2026 from $22,925 to $14,901.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  4. Health inspection on April 23, 2026

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0677 3 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  6. Health inspection on February 24, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    9 of 44 Delaware homes (20%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.

    CMS fine of $14,901 on February 24, 2026.

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    • Citation F0627. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.

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  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  8. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

  10. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from December 2, 2024 from $16,652 to $10,824.

  11. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  12. April 11, 2025

    Fine

    CMS fine of $9,113 on April 11, 2025.

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  13. Health inspection on February 19, 2025

    18 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0697. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0568. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0791 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0756. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

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  14. Fire safety inspection on February 19, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation E0006. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

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  15. Health inspection on December 2, 2024

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    14 of 44 Delaware homes (32%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    CMS fine of $10,824 on December 2, 2024.

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    • Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2025.

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  16. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  17. CMS update of May 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was COURTLAND MANOR.

  18. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  19. Health inspection on February 23, 2024

    10 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2024.

    • Citation F0802. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2024.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2024.

    • Citation F0814. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2024.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2024.

    • Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2024.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2024.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2024.

    • Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2024.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(302) 674-0566
Last standard health inspection
April 23, 2026 (6 months ago)
Certified beds
85
Residents per day, on average
72.8
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Bay Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center LLC
Chain
Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Delaware average (38 vs 37).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • STAR DE I HOLDINGS LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/01/2024
  • STAR DE I TRUST5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/01/2024
  • ELLENBOGEN, MOSSOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2024
  • STUDD, ANNEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025

Questions

When was Bay Terrace Rehabilitation and Health Center last inspected?

CMS lists April 23, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Bay Terrace Rehabilitation and Health Center have?

CMS lists 38 health citations since February 23, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Bay Terrace Rehabilitation and Health Center been fined?

CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $34,838 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Bay Terrace Rehabilitation and Health Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is Bay Terrace Rehabilitation and Health Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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