Map showing the location of ENCORE AT WILMINGTON in WILMINGTON, Delaware
2723 SHIPLEY ROAD, WILMINGTON, DE, 19810

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
2/5Below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • DelawareAbove only 10% of peers43 rated homes · average 3.3★
  • New Castle CountyAbove only 13% of peers25 rated homes · average 3.2★
  • United StatesAbove only 20% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.7 vs DE avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star4★±0.0 vs DE avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star5★+0.8 vs DE avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersDE avg2.7★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover4★Above only 26% of peersDE avg4.0★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments5★Above only 48% of peersDE avg4.2★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.95hrsAbove 53% of peersDE avg4.51Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.90hrsAbove 58% of peersDE avg1.03Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better50%Above only 18% of peersDE avg42%RN turnover44%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$32,394Above only 42% of peersDE avg$66,380Fines · denials2 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
60citations
6inspection dates
1actual harm (G–I)
1immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Jun 6, 2025most recent

Citations by monthNov 2019 – Jun 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Jun 6, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jul 16, 2025
Jul 2, 202424 citationsCycle 1worst G · actual harm$16,801
  1. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  2. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  3. F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  4. F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  5. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  6. F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.AdministrationC · widespreadCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  7. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  8. Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  9. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  10. F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  11. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  12. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  13. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Aug 23, 2024
  14. F728Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  15. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2024
  16. F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  17. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  18. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  19. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  20. F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  21. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  22. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  23. F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  24. F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Aug 9, 2024
Jan 8, 202410 citationsCycle 3worst J · immediate jeopardy$15,593
  1. Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Feb 5, 2024
  2. F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 5, 2024
  3. F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 5, 2024
  4. F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningJ · isolatedCorrected Feb 5, 2024
  5. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 5, 2024
  6. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 5, 2024
  7. F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 5, 2024
  8. F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Feb 5, 2024
  9. F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 5, 2024
  10. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 5, 2024
Apr 20, 20232 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F578Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected May 16, 2023
  2. F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected May 16, 2023
Jan 26, 202320 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  3. Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  4. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  5. F578Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  6. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  7. F646Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  8. F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  9. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  10. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  11. F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesC · widespreadCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  12. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  13. F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  14. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  15. F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyAdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  16. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  17. F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  18. F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  19. F885Report COVID19 data to residents and families.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Feb 21, 2023
  20. F886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Feb 21, 2023
Nov 1, 20193 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2019
  2. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2019
  3. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Nov 22, 2019

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.95hrsAbove 53% of peers−0.56 vs DE avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.90hrsAbove 58% of peers−0.13 vs DE avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.95hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.10hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.68hrs
  • Delaware average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better50%Above only 18% of peersDE avg 42%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only44%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year1Leadership changed
  • Occupancy82 certified beds · ~65 residents a day79%Above only 26% of peersDE avg 81%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $32,394In fines
  • 2Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $66,380DE avg in fines
Above only 42% of peersFewer fines than 42% of rated homes in Delaware

Actions on record

  1. Jul 2, 2024Civil money penalty$16,801
  2. Jan 8, 2024Civil money penalty$15,593

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Snh Proj Lincoln Trs LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Blackrock INC
  • Diversified Healthcare Trust
  • Snh Trs Licensee Holdco LLC
  • Snh Trs, INC.
  • State Street Corporation
  • Vanguard Group INC
Operational or managerial control
  • Life Care Services LLC
Corporate officers
  • Jacquelyn Anderson
  • Christopher Bilotto
  • Matthew Brown
  • Jennifer Clark
Contracted managers
  • Timothy Ballas
  • William Boide
  • Crystal Harmon
  • Karen McGhee

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 085031 · 2723 SHIPLEY ROAD, WILMINGTON, DE, 19810.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Delaware and New Castle County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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