Encore at West Meadow, Newark, Delaware

54
Citations from health inspectionsDelaware average: 37 a home: 4
Residents harmed or put in dangerDelaware average: 2.4 a home: $56,814
Fines from the federal governmentDelaware average: $67,512 a home: 2 out of 5
Overall rating in starsDelaware average: 3.2

The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files

Six inspection visits produced 54 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in three findings. Residents were found hurt in one case. Federal fines came to $56,814 (four fines).

A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.

Are you worried about the way someone was treated at this home?

Call 1-833-892-8135Calls go to a law firm that advertises on Nursing Home Violations.

Quick Look at the Record

The home's overall star rating: 2 out of 5
Rating for health inspections: 1 out of 5
Rating for staffing: 3 out of 5
Rating for quality of care: 5 out of 5
Nurse time for each resident: 3.51 hours each dayThe Delaware average is 4.35 hours
Time from registered nurses: 0.67 hours each dayThe Delaware average is 0.97 hours
Nursing staff who left during one year: 38.9%against the Delaware average of 41.3%
Beds that are certified: 110
Ownership: Limited Liability company (for profit)
Chain: This home is not part of a chain
Street address: 255 Possum Park Road, Newark, Delaware 19711
County: New Castle

Each inspection's citations

Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.

One citation dated June 25, 2026

F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

24 citations dated Jan. 12, 2026

F949 Behavioral Health Training for Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F946 Compliance and Ethics Training: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F944 Staff Training on Quality Improvement Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F941 Communication Training for Direct Care Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F909 Regular Safety Checks of Beds and Rails: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F881 Antibiotic Use Monitoring Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F844 Disclose Ownership and Leadership Changes: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F843 Hospital Transfer Agreement: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F838 Facility Wide Assessment of Needed Resources: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F837 Governing Body and Licensed Administrator: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F791 Dental Services for Residents: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F745 Medically Related Social Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents.
F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F627 Safe Transfer or Discharge Meeting Resident Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F561 Respect Resident Choices and Self Determination: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F557 Respect, Dignity, and Personal Belongings: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F553 Resident Involvement in Care Planning: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.

Three citations dated Oct. 29, 2025

F760 Significant Medication Errors: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.

12 citations dated Nov. 26, 2024

F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F758 Psychotropic Drugs and PRN Orders: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F625 Written Notice of Bed Hold Policy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F583 Keep Resident Records Private: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F553 Resident Involvement in Care Planning: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.

Five citations dated Aug. 28, 2024

F949 Behavioral Health Training for Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F944 Staff Training on Quality Improvement Program: minimal risk to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.

Nine citations dated Oct. 19, 2023

F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F760 Significant Medication Errors: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F757 Unnecessary Drugs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F730 Review Nurse Aide Performance and Training: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F728 Trained and Competent Nurse Aides: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F688 Range of Motion and Mobility: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Payment Denials and Fines

Date	Penalty	Amount
June 25, 2026	Fine	$16,355
Jan. 12, 2026	Fine	$14,901
Oct. 29, 2025	Fine	$9,110
Aug. 28, 2024	Fine	$16,448

Ownership and Management of the Home

The CMS ownership file names no owner or operator for this home.

The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 085021. Other homes in Delaware.