The Vardell Report.Seaford Center

Across 6 inspections from September 2023 to September 2025, state surveyors documented 52 findings at Seaford Center; 52 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.

Inspections

6

2023–2025, standard and complaint

Findings

52

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

52

Of 52 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

1

1 fine; payment not published

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Sep 92025

   Standard health inspection

   10 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2025
   • F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2025
   • F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2025
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2025
   • F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2025
   • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2025
   • F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2025
   • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2025
   • F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2025
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. Jun 122025

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 6, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. Dec 192024

   Complaint investigation

   5 findings

   • F635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 5, 2025
   • F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 5, 2025
   • F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 5, 2025
   • F775Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 5, 2025
   • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 5, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

4. Sep 242024

   Standard health inspection

   11 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level GActual harmCorrected Nov 5, 2024
   • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 5, 2024
   • F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 5, 2024
   • F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 5, 2024
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 5, 2024
   • F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 5, 2024
   • F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 5, 2024
   • F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 5, 2024
   • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 5, 2024
   • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 5, 2024
   • F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 5, 2024

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $33,933 imposed September 24, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of September 24, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

5. Apr 292024

   Complaint investigation

   3 findings

   • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 30, 2024
   • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 30, 2024
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 30, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

6. Sep 72023

   Standard health inspection

   22 findings

   • F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 19, 2023
   • F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyLevel FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 19, 2023
   • F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 19, 2023
   • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 19, 2023
   • F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 19, 2023
   • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 19, 2023
   • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 19, 2023
   • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 19, 2023
   • F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 19, 2023
   • F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 19, 2023

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Help With Daily Living, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F677 in September 2023, April 2024 and September 2024. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   232424242525F677 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Respiratory Care, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F695 in September 2023, September 2024 and September 2025. This citation covers oxygen, breathing treatments and other respiratory care. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   232424242525F695 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Citation F561, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F561 in September 2023 and September 2024. The agency describes it this way: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   232424242525F561 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
4. 4

   A Clean, Homelike Setting, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F584 in September 2023 and September 2025. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   232424242525F584 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Grievances, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F585 in September 2023 and September 2025. This citation covers residents’ right to voice grievances without reprisal, and the home’s process for resolving them. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   232424242525F585 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Reporting Suspected Abuse, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F609 in September 2023 and June 2025. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   232424242525F609 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Coordinating Mental Health Screening, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F644 in September 2024 and September 2025. This citation covers whether assessments are coordinated with the state’s pre-admission screening for mental illness and intellectual disability (PASARR), and referrals made. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   232424242525F644 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Care Plans, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F656 in September 2023 and September 2025. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   232424242525F656 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
9. 9

   Care Plan Timing and Review, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F657 in September 2023 and September 2024. This citation covers whether care plans are written on time and revised by a team that includes the resident’s caregivers. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   232424242525F657 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
10. 10

    Quality of Care, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F684 in September 2023 and April 2024. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    232424242525F684 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
11. 11

    Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F686 in September 2024 and September 2025. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    232424242525F686 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
12. 12

    Citation F711, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F711 in September 2023 and December 2024. The agency describes it this way: Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    232424242525F711 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
13. 13

    Citation F730, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F730 in September 2023 and September 2024. The agency describes it this way: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    232424242525F730 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
14. 14

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F791 in September 2023 and September 2025. The agency describes it this way: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    232424242525F791 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
15. 15

    Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F812 in September 2023 and September 2024. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    232424242525F812 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
16. 16

    Medical Records, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F842 in September 2023 and December 2024. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    232424242525F842 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
17. 17

    Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F880 in September 2023 and September 2025. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    232424242525F880 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?

   Help With Daily Living: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.

2. 02

   Who manages oxygen and breathing treatments on each shift, and how is the equipment checked?

   Respiratory Care: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.

3. 03

   What changed after F561 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F561: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

4. 04

   What was done about the cleanliness citation, and how are rooms and shared spaces checked now?

   A Clean, Homelike Setting: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

5. 05

   How do we file a grievance, who answers it, and how quickly?

   Grievances: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

6. 06

   How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?

   Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

7. 07

   How do you arrange services for residents with a mental illness or an intellectual disability?

   Coordinating Mental Health Screening: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

8. 08

   How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?

   Care Plans: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

9. 09

   How often are care plans revised, and who takes part in the review?

   Care Plan Timing and Review: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

10. 10

    How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?

    Quality of Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

11. 11

    How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?

    Pressure Injury Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.

12. 12

    What changed after F711 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F711: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level J.

13. 13

    What changed after F730 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F730: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

14. 14

    What changed after F791 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

15. 15

    May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?

    Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

16. 16

    How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?

    Medical Records: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

17. 17

    Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

    Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

18. 18

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

19. 19

    What led to the 2024 fine, and has it been paid?

    A $33,933 civil money penalty was imposed September 24, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Delaware state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Delaware state survey agency

  Inspection Sep 7, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Delaware state survey agency

  Inspection Apr 29, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Delaware state survey agency

  Inspection Sep 24, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Delaware state survey agency

  Inspection Dec 19, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Delaware state survey agency

  Inspection Jun 12, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Delaware state survey agency

  Inspection Sep 9, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 085015

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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