THE MOORINGS AT LEWES
17028 CADBURY CIRCLE, Lewes, DE 19958
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How THE MOORINGS AT LEWES Compares
THE MOORINGS AT LEWES is a 40-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Lewes, Delaware. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Delaware average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Delaware average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 40 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lewes, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Delaware average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.5% — worse than the Delaware average of 10.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Delaware average of 3.4% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.3% — better than the Delaware average of 4.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.3% — worse 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 THE MOORINGS AT LEWES
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE MOORINGS AT LEWES with other nursing homes in Lewes.
What keeps THE MOORINGS AT LEWES's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help THE MOORINGS AT LEWES keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.4% across Delaware. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE MOORINGS AT LEWES keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.3% here versus 4.1% across Delaware. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE MOORINGS AT LEWES?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains THE MOORINGS AT LEWES's rating advantage in Lewes?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at THE MOORINGS AT LEWES?
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 Lewes
Lewes sits in Sussex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 27.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Delaware as a whole (18.8% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 64,240 (27.9%)
- Median age
- 50.3 years
- Median household income
- $64,905
- Median home value
- $269,700
Demographics for Sussex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lewes.
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