Encore At Wilmington
Wilmington, DE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 085031) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $32,394
Phone: (302) 479-0111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Encore At Wilmington has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Delaware state average of 3.28. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Encore At Wilmington reports total nurse staffing of 3.95 hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Encore At Wilmington has 2 federal fines on record totaling $32,394.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Encore At Wilmington is a for-profit nursing home in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 1986. The facility is licensed for 82 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 65.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Encore At Wilmington holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Delaware state average of 3.28. The facility's four CMS component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, staffing rating of 4 out of 5, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 out of 5, combining to the overall 3-star rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.95 hours per resident per day, including 1.14 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $32,394.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record (0 reported). CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility in the supplied data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided.
No chain affiliation information was provided in this data set, so no chain-level comparison can be made.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly at the Care Compare link for the most up-to-date inspection and rating details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Encore At Wilmington has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Delaware 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 3.95 hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a 51.3% nursing turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $32,394.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Encore At Wilmington is certified for 82 beds and has an average daily census of 65.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 7, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (2/5), staffing (4/5), quality measures (5/5), and an overall rating (3/5) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 302-479-0111 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of CMS's dataset; please contact the facility at 302-479-0111 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/085031?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.