Exceptional Care for Children
11 Independence Way, Newark, DE 19713
Exceptional Care for Children is a nursing home in Newark, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- not rated by CMS CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (302) 894-1001
- Last standard health inspection
- May 19, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 68
- Residents per day, on average
- 45.5
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Delaware average (5 vs 37).
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.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
2 citations
Health inspection on May 19, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 24, 2026.
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 24, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 17, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2024.
2 citations
Health inspection on May 28, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2023.
Citation F0641. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2024.
Questions
When was Exceptional Care for Children last inspected?
CMS lists May 19, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Exceptional Care for Children have?
CMS lists 5 health citations since May 28, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Exceptional Care for Children been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Exceptional Care for Children?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Exceptional Care for Children a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.