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Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

21 W CLARKE AVENUE, Milford, DE 19963

100 Beds
Medicare Since 2020

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21 W CLARKE AVENUE
Milford, DE 19963

About Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

Nursing home overview and details

Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit nursing home in Milford, DE, serving Sussex County and the surrounding community. The facility has 100 certified beds with an average daily census of 90.2 residents.

Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2020, bringing 6 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with NATIONWIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, which provides administrative support and oversight.

CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Milford, DE, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Certified Beds100
Avg. Residents/Day90.2
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountySussex
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Poor

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Poor

Quality Measures

Very Good

Staffing

Below Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center provides 4.32 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.97 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 70.9%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 80.0%. Weekend staffing averages 3.89 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.97
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.32
Total Nurse Turnover Rate70.9%
RN Turnover Rate80.0%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.89

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight, and has received 2 fines totaling $127,199. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Special Focus Facility

This facility is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight.

Fines2 ($127,199)
Total Penalties2

Doctors at Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

What is the CMS rating for Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center?

Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center have?

Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has 100 certified beds with an average daily census of 90.2 residents.

What type of facility is Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center?

Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Sussex County in Milford, DE.

How many doctors practice at Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center?

1 physicians are affiliated with Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Polaris Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·