ENCORE AT WEST MEADOW
255 POSSUM PARK ROAD, Newark, DE 19711
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How ENCORE AT WEST MEADOW Compares
ENCORE AT WEST MEADOW is a 110-bed for-profit nursing facility in Newark, Delaware. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the Delaware average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.3%) is below the Delaware average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 110 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Newark, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Delaware average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.0% — better than the Delaware average of 10.9% (36% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the Delaware average of 3.4% (62% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.3% — worse than the Delaware average of 4.1% (29% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.6% — better than the Delaware average of 22.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Delaware averages across 44 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ENCORE AT WEST MEADOW
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ENCORE AT WEST MEADOW with other nursing homes in Newark.
How is ENCORE AT WEST MEADOW addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ENCORE AT WEST MEADOW keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.0% here versus 10.9% across Delaware. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ENCORE AT WEST MEADOW keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 3.4% across Delaware. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ENCORE AT WEST MEADOW?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ENCORE AT WEST MEADOW lag behind other Newark options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.6 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ENCORE AT WEST MEADOW?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Newark
Newark sits in New Castle County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Delaware as a whole (18.8% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 87,119 (15.6%)
- Median age
- 38.7 years
- Median household income
- $75,275
- Median home value
- $266,500
Demographics for New Castle County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Newark.
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