ElderGrade
B

83/100

Above average

Encore At Foulk

1212 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803

CMS 5/5 stars #4 of 25 in New Castle County (302) 478-4296
Certified beds
46
Occupancy
90%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $13,544 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

26/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.04 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.14 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 13% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $13,544 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.91 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.14 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.53 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 13.30%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 12 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 13, 2026 (4 months ago).

D Apr 13, 2026 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 13, 2026 F0770

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 21, 2025 F0697

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 21, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Feb 26, 2024 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

F Feb 26, 2024 F0812 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 26, 2024 F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 26, 2024 F0644 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
ENCORE PORT HOLDINGS LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ASBS DE OPCO HOLDINGS LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CHANTAL CORNFIELD 2025 FAMILY TRUST Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CMC DE OPCO HOLDINGS LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ENDEARS DE OPCO HOLDINGS LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
HBDE OPCO HOLDINGS LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MAX CORNFIELD 2025 FAMILY TRUST Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BARAX, HARRY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
NORMAN, DANIEL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SATT, AVRAHAM Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
ASBS DE OPCO HOLDINGS LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CMC DE OPCO HOLDINGS LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Encore At Foulk

What is the ElderGrade for Encore At Foulk? +

Encore At Foulk holds an ElderGrade of B (83 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Encore At Foulk? +

Residents receive an average of 3.91 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Encore At Foulk been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 12 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Encore At Foulk accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Encore At Foulk is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.