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Ocean Grove Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Millsboro, Delaware, focused on post-hospital recovery including cardiac and pulmonary care. Most reviewers praise the staff's kindness and the facility's cleanliness, though one long-term family member describes serious ongoing maintenance and pest issues.
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Ocean Grove Post Acute is a senior living community in Millsboro, Delaware offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 234 reviews.
Ocean Grove Post Acute is a post-acute rehabilitation facility in Millsboro, Delaware, offering specialized cardiac and pulmonary care alongside expert rehabilitation services. The community is American Heart Association Certified for Heart Failure care and provides therapy seven days per week with personalized treatment plans designed to support patients' journeys from hospital to home.
The facility specializes in rehabilitation following surgery and hospitalization, with a focus on helping residents regain independence and return to their daily lives. Clinical services are complemented by comprehensive, around-the-clock support that emphasizes dignity and personal choice. The community also offers palliative care and end-of-life care services, coordinating seamlessly to ensure resident comfort during difficult times.
Ocean Grove features hotel-inspired accommodations with private rooms, premium amenities, and meticulously maintained spaces designed to feel home-like. Dining experiences are offered in a clean, cheerful dining room, and the facility maintains pristine common areas and resident rooms throughout. The community provides personalized transition planning, home safety evaluations, and continued support following discharge to ensure lasting wellness beyond the facility.
The staff includes experienced professionals, many with decades of service, who emphasize compassionate, personalized attention alongside clinical excellence. Guest services representatives are available seven days a week to answer questions and arrange tours. The facility's approach integrates therapeutic excellence with hospitality-focused care that honors each resident's individuality and celebrates progress throughout recovery.
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Waldberge Bryant
Jun 2026
Very nice facility. I visited my daughter and was satisfied and pleased to see that she is well cared for. The entire staff was friendly and customer oriented. They have the patient's care and we'll being in high regard. The facility is very clean and the security is top notch. Outstanding operation.
Susan Gardner
Jun 2026
Beginning with the person that let me in the doors, everyone was friendly and very helpful. Angel, Shay and Jay were very upbeat and it was a pleasure meeting them. It is apparent that they know what they are doing and enjoy talking with the patients! Quinn, the social worker, whom I had spoken to in the phone and then visited with today was very professional and helpful. Barbara, the Unit Secretary was very nice and thorough and came to the room to give us an update before discharge. Lastly, the patient, my Father said everyone was very nice to him and the food was delicious! Thank you for doing your job with a smile on your faces!
D J
Apr 2026
Update 3/2026: Nothing has changed at this place other than the name. It's dirty & having issues with rodents. So bad that he can no longer have a comfortable chair because they were living in it. There's been rodent feces on the wall, floor & behind the bed. They don't seem to be doing much to fix the situation, other than these little boxes that have something to poison them. I'll refrain from posting the disgusting pictures at this time but I would not recommend this place. 2023-2024: My father has been in this place for 5 years & it's horrible. Some of the staff are nice & helpful. Others are lazy & rude. My biggest complaint is that things stop working in a room & it takes months to get fixed. My dad's light bulb burnt out & it took them 3 months to fix it. The review that shows pictures of rooms is wrong. The rooms have never been that big or clean. My dad has been in numerous rooms & they are all runned down. We had to provide the tv, cell phone & comfortable chair. They're painting but that's it. They're small dingy rooms. If I had control my father would not be here. I wouldn't recommend this place. 2025: It's a year later & my father is still here. It's now Ocean Grove, they've changed the name but have done little more. I've noticed the painting of the building on the outside is black but it's not been completed & looks horrible. And why paint bricks black? I still would not recommend this place. While some of the nurses & people are great. This place is lacking alot. The place has repainted & it looks much better than the pictures now. It's no longer black, it's a cream color much more pleasant. I didn't get picture but I will & submit them. So the outside looks nice. I hope they work on the inside look. As well as some of the staff. I'm there often & they need more help.
Merri Ney
Feb 2026
The employees of Ocean Grove are so kind. My car broke down in front of this facility and the employees came out to see if I wanted to come inside to get out of the cold. They then checked on me again while I was waiting for the tow truck and the employees came out again and brought me a lunch bag with snacks and water. I was so impressed with their concern and care. I can only be grateful for these caring and kind people.
Kara Tritapoe
Jan 2026
My family member had an excellent experience here. Front desk staff is caring and welcoming. The Business Office Manager Ann, was very helpful and helped answer questions regarding coverage with insurance. They recently renovated, and it looks really nice. The modern, updated, and clean look makes the experience more enjoyable. Would highly recommend 10/10!!!
6 inspection visits in the last three years, 75 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 5, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 20, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 20, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 20, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 20, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 20, 2025
Ensure 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 20, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 20, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 20, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 20, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 20, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 20, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 20, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 20, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 20, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 20, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 20, 2025
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 5, 2024
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 16, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 16, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 3, 2024
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 3, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 3, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 3, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 24, 2023
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 29, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 29, 2023
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 29, 2023
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 29, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 29, 2023
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 29, 2023
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 24, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 29, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 29, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2023
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 29, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 29, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2023
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2023
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 29, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2023
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2023
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 29, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 29, 2023
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Ocean Grove Post Acute offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Ocean Grove Post Acute is located at 231 South Washington Street in Millsboro, Delaware.
Ocean Grove Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Millsboro, Delaware, focused on post-hospital recovery including cardiac and pulmonary care. Most reviewers praise the staff's kindness and the facility's cleanliness, though one long-term family member describes serious ongoing maintenance and pest issues.
Ocean Grove Post Acute had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 75 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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