Encore at Foulk
Wilmington, Delaware · CCN 085060
4 surveys since 2022, 1 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 34
- Surveys
- 4
- Harm or worse
- 1
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 46
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- New Castle
- Medicare-certified since
- 2022
- Ownership changed
- In the last 12 months
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 5
- Staffing
- 5
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 32 for-profit facilities in Delaware.
Last survey on record
Apr 13, 2026
210 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.91 | 3.90 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.14 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 13.3% | 41.9% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $13,544 across 1 penalty
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G18.3% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1083.3% | E— | F18.3% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Encore at Foulk, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Actual harm, isolatedF689Feb 26, 2024
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that for one (R1) out of six residents reviewed for accident hazards and falls, the facility failed to ensure R1's environment was free from accident hazards as possible. On 6/28/23, while being driven back to the facility in a borrowed transport van from another facility, an accident occurred which resulted in R1 sustaining multiple fractures. The unsafe facility transport caused R1 harm. Based on review of the facility's evidence to correct the non-compliance and the facility's substantial compliance at the time of the current survey, the deficiency was determined to be past non-compliance as of 7/5/23. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 26, 2024
Based on observation, staff interview and review of other documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure food was stored in a sanitary manner; failed to ensure the dishwasher operated at the correct temperature level to sanitize the residents' dishes; failed to maintain dishwasher temperature logs; failed to ensure food stored in a container was maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and failed to ensure the kitchen area was maintained in a sanitary condition, and failed to maintain refrigerator temperature logs. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF814May 27, 2022
Based on observation, it was determined that the facility did not properly ensure that the facility was properly maintained to prevent pests. Finding include: During the initial kitchen tour on 5/19/2022 at approximately 10:00 AM, the outside dumpster was observed to be in disrepair with a hole on the top which could allow pests to enter. This finding was reviewed and confirmed by E32 (Food Service Director) on 5/19/22 at approximately 11:50 AM.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF814May 27, 2022
Based on observation, it was determined that the facility did not properly ensure that the facility was properly maintained to prevent pests. Finding include: During the initial kitchen tour on 5/19/2022 at approximately 10:00 AM, the outside dumpster was observed to be in disrepair with a hole on the top which could allow pests to enter. This finding was reviewed and confirmed by E32 (Food Service Director) on 5/19/22 at approximately 11:50 AM.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880May 27, 2022
Based on observation, interview, and review of facility documentation, the facility failed to ensure that staff were fit tested for N-95 masks creating an unsafe environment by not implementing appropriate infection control practices as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Findings include: 9/3/21 (last reviewed) - On the CDC website, the document entitled Fit Test FAQ included, You should be fit tested at least annually to ensure your respirator continues to fit you properly. 2/2/22 (last updated) - On the CDC website, the document entitled Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators included, .Proper use of respiratory protection by HCP requires a comprehensive program (including medical clearance, training, and fit testing) . […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 34 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Apr 13, 2026Standard2 findings
- Mar 21, 2025Standard2 findings
- Feb 26, 2024Standard and complaint8 findings · 1 harm
- May 27, 2022Standard22 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
Comparable facilities
The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.
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