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Ocean Grove Post Acute

Millsboro, DE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 085037) · 181 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 3.28★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (302) 934-7300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Ocean Grove Post Acute has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Delaware state average of 3.28 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.

Ocean Grove Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.1%.

Ocean Grove Post Acute has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the data provided.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Ocean Grove Post Acute Ocean Grove Post Acute: 2★ 2★ DE average DE average: 3.28★ 3.28★ Prestige Healthcar chain avg Prestige Healthcar chain avg: 3.2★ 3.2★

About this facility

Ocean Grove Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Millsboro, Sussex County, Delaware, first approved for participation in 1990. The facility is certified for 181 beds and reports an average daily census of 166.2 residents. It operates as a for-profit facility organized as a limited liability company, and is part of the Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services chain, which includes 15 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.

According to CMS Care Compare, Ocean Grove Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Delaware state average of 3.28. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.1%.

On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — that is, no federal fines or payment denials on record according to the data provided.

CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data. Families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and records are subject to periodic updates by CMS.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Ocean Grove Post Acute has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Delaware state average of 3.28 stars.

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 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 36.1%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No abuse icon is displayed and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the data provided.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It is certified for 181 beds and has an average daily census of 166.2 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit limited liability company that is part of the Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services chain, which includes 15 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It was first approved for participation on January 1, 1990.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Ocean Grove Post Acute scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (302) 934-7300 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tours; contact the facility at (302) 934-7300 for more information.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/085037?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.