The Moorings At Lewes
Lewes, DE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 085053) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (302) 645-6400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Moorings At Lewes holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above Delaware's state average of 3.28. Its health inspection rating is also 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
The Moorings At Lewes reports 4.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.2%.
The Moorings At Lewes has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. There is no CMS abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
The Moorings At Lewes is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since January 2008. The facility is licensed for 40 beds and serves an average of 34.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Moorings At Lewes holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Delaware state average of 3.28. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.38 per resident per day, including 1.29 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
The Moorings At Lewes is part of the Springpoint Senior Living chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.8 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS 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?
The Moorings At Lewes has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Delaware state average of 3.28.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 4.38 per resident per day, including 1.29 RN hours, with a 5-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 42.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, there is no abuse icon flagged, and the facility is not in CMS's Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 40 beds with an average of 34.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Springpoint Senior Living chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average rating of 3.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 3, 2008.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (5 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (5 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 3026456400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3026456400 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/085053?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.