Bay Terrace Rehabilitation And Health Center
Dover, DE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 085019) · 85 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $34,838
Phone: (302) 674-0566 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bay Terrace Rehabilitation And Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below Delaware's state average of 3.28. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Bay Terrace reports total nurse staffing of 4.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 36.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $34,838.00 for Bay Terrace Rehabilitation And Health Center, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated as a Special Focus Facility.
About this facility
Bay Terrace Rehabilitation And Health Center is a for-profit nursing home in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1979. The facility has 85 certified beds with an average of 70.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bay Terrace holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the Delaware state average of 3.28. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 3, Quality Measure (QM) rating of 4, and Staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.19, including 0.92 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $34,838.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Bay Terrace is part of the Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services chain, which operates 15 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 across the chain. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months according to CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings or penalty history, directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bay Terrace has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below Delaware's state average of 3.28.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours per resident per day, with a 36.6% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show 3 fines totaling $34,838.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bay Terrace has 85 certified beds with an average of 70.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services chain, which operates 15 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Bay Terrace scores 3, 3, 4, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (302) 674-0566 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour details; contact the facility at (302) 674-0566 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/085019?state=DE.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.