Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 085058
POLARIS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
MILFORD, Delaware · Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 100
Finances, as filed
From this facility’s Medicare cost reports on form CMS-2540, each figure with the worksheet, line and column it was read from.
Cost report for 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, as submitted, processed by CMS on 5 December 2025.
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total patient revenue | $14,607,224 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100 |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | $587,481 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100 |
| Net patient revenue | $14,019,743 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100 |
| Total operating expenses | $14,659,864 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100 |
| Net income from service to patients | −$640,121 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100 |
| Total other income | $88,979 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100 |
| Net income after other income | −$551,142 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100 |
Net income: −$551,142 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total facility beds, all components | 100 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100 |
| Bed days available, all components | 36,500 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 200 |
| Medicare (Title XVIII) patient days | 2,475 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 400 |
| Medicaid (Title XIX) patient days | 23,099 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 500 |
| Other-payer patient days | 6,944 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 600 |
| Total patient days, all components | 32,518 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700 |
| Medicare discharges | 85 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 900 |
| Medicaid discharges | 155 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1000 |
| Other-payer discharges | 215 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1100 |
| Total discharges, all components | 455 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 29.12 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400 |
| Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days | 149.03 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 71.47 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600 |
CMS report record 1443714, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2024.zip.
Fiscal year 2024, ended 30 June 2024
Cost report for 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 8 January 2026.
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total patient revenue | $11,742,835 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100 |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | $503,889 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100 |
| Net patient revenue | $11,238,946 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100 |
| Total operating expenses | $13,368,641 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100 |
| Net income from service to patients | −$2,129,695 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100 |
| Total other income | $1,150,943 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100 |
| Net income after other income | −$978,752 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100 |
Net income: −$978,752 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total facility beds, all components | 100 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100 |
| Total patient days, all components | 28,051 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700 |
| Total discharges, all components | 365 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 38.55 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400 |
| Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days | 189.7 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 76.85 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600 |
CMS report record 1446156, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2023.zip.
Fiscal year 2023, ended 30 June 2023
Cost report for 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 6 March 2025.
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total patient revenue | $8,839,540 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100 |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | $506,354 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100 |
| Net patient revenue | $8,333,186 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100 |
| Total operating expenses | $10,200,582 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100 |
| Net income from service to patients | −$1,867,396 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100 |
| Net income after other income | −$1,867,396 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100 |
Net income: −$1,867,396 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total facility beds, all components | 100 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100 |
| Total patient days, all components | 19,768 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700 |
| Total discharges, all components | 307 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 36.61 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400 |
| Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days | 182.55 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 64.39 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600 |
CMS report record 1404740, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2022.zip.
Fiscal year 2022, ended 30 June 2022
Cost report for 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 17 January 2023.
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total patient revenue | $4,676,680 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100 |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | $413,429 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100 |
| Net patient revenue | $4,263,251 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100 |
| Total operating expenses | $6,268,738 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100 |
| Net income from service to patients | −$2,005,487 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100 |
| Total other income | $319,842 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100 |
| Net income after other income | −$1,685,645 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100 |
Net income: −$1,685,645 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total facility beds, all components | 100 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100 |
| Total patient days, all components | 11,953 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700 |
| Total discharges, all components | 191 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 28.41 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400 |
| Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days | 215.61 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 62.58 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600 |
CMS report record 1340309, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2021.zip.
Fiscal year 2021, ended 30 June 2021
Cost report for 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 31 December 2021.
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total patient revenue | $2,498,043 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100 |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | $326,216 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100 |
| Net patient revenue | $2,171,827 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100 |
| Total operating expenses | $3,182,126 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100 |
| Net income from service to patients | −$1,010,299 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100 |
| Total other income | $135,182 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100 |
| Net income after other income | −$875,117 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100 |
Net income: −$875,117 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total facility beds, all components | 26 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100 |
| Total patient days, all components | 5,433 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700 |
| Total discharges, all components | 121 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 26.53 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400 |
| Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days | 141.22 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 44.9 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600 |
CMS report record 1308260, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2020.zip.
Fiscal year 2020, ended 30 June 2020
Cost report for 18 April 2020 to 30 June 2020 — a reporting period of 73 days, not a full year, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 20 January 2021.
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total patient revenue | $72,578 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100 |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | $7,724 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100 |
| Net patient revenue | $64,854 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100 |
| Total operating expenses | $345,861 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100 |
| Net income from service to patients | −$281,007 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100 |
| Net income after other income | −$281,007 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100 |
Net income: −$281,007 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total facility beds, all components | 26 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100 |
| Total patient days, all components | 412 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700 |
| Total discharges, all components | 10 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 25.5 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400 |
| Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days | 89 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 41.2 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600 |
CMS report record 1278648, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2020.zip.
Nurse staffing
Nurse staffing hours from the Payroll-Based Journal, quarter by quarter, are on this facility’s staffing page, each quarter with the file it came from.
Ownership, as filed with CMS
Care Compare
As filed in the CMS file dated 1 August 2026 (Care Compare ownership).
| Owner or manager | Role | Type | Ownership percentage | Association |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GELLEY, LEAH | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 5% | since 05/20/2019 |
| GELLEY, MEIR | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 95% | since 05/20/2019 |
| NATIONWIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/20/2019 |
| GELLEY, MEIR | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/20/2019 |
Medicare enrollment
As filed in the CMS file dated 1 August 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of POLARIS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER LLC (enrollment ID O20191121002628).
| Owner | Individual or organization | Role | Ownership percentage | Association date | Described in the filing as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAH GELLEY | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5 | 5/20/2019 | Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. |
| MEIR GELLEY | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 95 | 5/20/2019 | Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. |
| NATIONWIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | 100 | 5/20/2019 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: No |
| MEIR GELLEY | Individual | OTHER | 95 | 5/20/2019 | Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. |
| MEIR GELLEY | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | 95 | 5/20/2019 | Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. |
Changes in ownership
No change in ownership appears in the CMS files on record since 20 September 2022.
Recent changes on this record
- 8 January 2026: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2024, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2023.zip
- 5 December 2025: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2025, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2024.zip
- 6 March 2025: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2023, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2022.zip
- 17 January 2023: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2022, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2021.zip
- 31 December 2021: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2021, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2020.zip
- 20 January 2021: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2020, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2020.zip
Inspections
| Inspection cycle | Health inspection | Fire safety inspection | Health deficiencies | Fire safety deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 February 2026 | 11 February 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2 | 28 January 2025 | 28 January 2025 | 39 | 2 |
| 3 | 11 April 2024 | 11 April 2024 | 19 | 0 |
From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Aug2026.csv, processed on 1 August 2026.
Deficiencies cited
67 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
| Inspection date | Inspection type | Tag | Category | What was cited | Scope and severity | Complaint | Corrected | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 February 2026 | Health | F 0552 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 17 March 2026 |
| 11 February 2026 | Health | F 0582 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 17 March 2026 |
| 11 February 2026 | Health | F 0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 17 March 2026 |
| 11 February 2026 | Health | F 0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 17 March 2026 |
| 11 February 2026 | Health | F 0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | No | Past Non-Compliance | 24 August 2025 |
| 11 February 2026 | Health | F 0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 17 March 2026 |
| 11 February 2026 | Health | F 0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 17 March 2026 |
| 11 August 2025 | Health | F 0726 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 11 September 2025 |
| 11 August 2025 | Health | F 0791 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 11 September 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0561 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0567 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0578 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0585 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor 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. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 24 April 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 24 April 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0622 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0625 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0626 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0688 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0697 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0710 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0730 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0758 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement 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. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | K | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure 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. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0773 | Administration Deficiencies | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0791 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0805 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 24 April 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0941 | Administration Deficiencies | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0942 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0944 | Administration Deficiencies | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0945 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0946 | Administration Deficiencies | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0947 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 28 January 2025 | Health | F 0949 | Administration Deficiencies | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 18 March 2025 |
| 9 July 2024 | Health | F 0660 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 26 August 2024 |
| 9 July 2024 | Health | F 0745 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 26 August 2024 |
| 11 April 2024 | Health | F 0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 3 June 2024 |
| 11 April 2024 | Health | F 0552 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 3 June 2024 |
| 11 April 2024 | Health | F 0558 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 3 June 2024 |
| 11 April 2024 | Health | F 0582 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 3 June 2024 |
| 11 April 2024 | Health | F 0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor 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. | B | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 3 June 2024 |
| 11 April 2024 | Health | F 0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 3 June 2024 |
| 11 April 2024 | Health | F 0641 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 3 June 2024 |
| 11 April 2024 | Health | F 0645 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 3 June 2024 |
| 11 April 2024 | Health | F 0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 3 June 2024 |
| 11 April 2024 | Health | F 0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 3 June 2024 |
| 11 April 2024 | Health | F 0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 3 June 2024 |
| 11 April 2024 | Health | F 0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Yes | Past Non-Compliance | 24 October 2022 |
| 11 April 2024 | Health | F 0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 3 June 2024 |
| 11 April 2024 | Health | F 0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 3 June 2024 |
| 11 April 2024 | Health | F 0756 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 3 June 2024 |
| 11 April 2024 | Health | F 0758 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement 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. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 3 June 2024 |
| 11 April 2024 | Health | F 0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 3 June 2024 |
From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Aug2026.csv, processed on 1 August 2026.
Penalties
| Penalty date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial began | Payment denial, days | Fine ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 February 2026 | Fine | $26,685 | 138310 | ||
| 28 January 2025 | Fine | $114,368 | 6123 | ||
| 11 April 2024 | Fine | $12,831 | 6096 |
From the Care Compare penalties file NH_Penalties_Aug2026.csv, processed on 1 August 2026.
Care Compare provider information
| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| Provider Type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership Type | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal Business Name | POLARIS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER LLC |
| Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services | 2020-04-18 |
| Provider Resides in Hospital | N |
| Continuing Care Retirement Community | N |
| Urban | N |
| County/Parish | Sussex |
| Telephone Number | 3025037650 |
| Chain Name | NATIONWIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES |
| Chain ID | 366 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Number of Certified Beds | 100 |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 93.8 |
| Overall Rating | 2 |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2 |
| QM Rating | 4 |
| Long-Stay QM Rating | 4 |
| Short-Stay QM Rating | 3 |
| Processing Date | 2026-08-01 |
From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Aug2026.csv, processed on 1 August 2026.
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