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Jeanne Jugan Residence

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm, compassionate, and friendly staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

185 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 1971340 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.9/5

based on 44 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Jeanne Jugan Residence is highly recommended for families seeking a faith-based, community-oriented environment where residents are actively encouraged to socialize. The facility is consistently praised for its warm and dedicated staff, making it a strong choice for those prioritizing a compassionate, home-like atmosphere.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

44 reviews on Google
Jeanne Jugan Residence is highly regarded for its warm, faith-based environment and dedicated staff, including the Little Sisters who oversee operations. Visitors and families consistently praise the facility's inviting atmosphere, active community engagement, and the genuine care provided to residents.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff10.0CleanN/AActivities10.0MedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, compassionate, and friendly staff
  • Active community and volunteer engagement
  • Beautiful, well-maintained grounds and chapel
  • Strong focus on resident socialization and activity

Rating Trends

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2345.02017(2)4.72020(3)4.72021(12)4.92022(8)5.02023(4)5.02024(4)5.02025(5)

Distribution · 38 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the beautiful chapel and grounds, how do you incorporate these spaces into the daily social and spiritual life of the residents?
  • 2With your high staffing rating, how do you ensure that the compassionate, one-on-one attention mentioned by families remains consistent throughout the day?
  • 3I noticed there have been a few recent state citations; could you walk me through the steps you have taken to address those specific areas and ensure they don't recur?
  • 4Since the facility has a smaller capacity of 40 residents, how does this size influence the way you handle medical care and emergency response compared to larger nursing homes?
  • 5The community engagement here seems very active; what are some of the most popular volunteer-led activities that residents currently look forward to each week?
  • 6How do you maintain such a high level of resident satisfaction and family communication, as reflected in your strong community feedback?

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Key Review Excerpts

The Sisters are amazing. Everyone on the staff is smiling, friendly and goes out of their way to help the residents.

Long-term resident's family · 2017★★★★★

They are all very warm and friendly people who care about lot about the people who live there.

Visitor/Volunteer · 2025★★★★★

My grandmother is here and is in excellent care. Thank you!

Grandchild of resident · 2024★★★★★
Source: 44 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.56hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
6.25hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
23%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
0%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 14 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.6%
US
15.3%
DE
15.5%
New castle
15.1%
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
DE
8.7%
New castle
7.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents who got a urinary tract infection

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
13.3%
US
1.6%
DE
2.0%
New castle
2.3%
⚠️

Residents who fell and were seriously hurt

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
13.3%
US
3.2%
DE
3.4%
New castle
3.1%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.0%
Better than Avg
Here
6.0%
US
15.4%
DE
10.9%
New castle
10.3%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.8%
US
14.4%
DE
13.7%
New castle
13.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
Well below state avg (13.5)
1 complaint-triggered

Jeanne Jugan Residence shows a pattern of recurring infection control deficiencies (2020 and 2024) and multiple issues with fire safety systems, medication management, and care quality that appear corrected but keep reoccurring across different surveys. One family filed a complaint in 2024 regarding failure to report suspected abuse or neglect. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the recurring infection control problems suggest ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Mar 21, 2024Routine
3
0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0037Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

0943Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Mar 21, 2024Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Oct 27, 2022Routine
11
0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0623Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0732Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Mar 6, 2020Routine
4
0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0730Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Jeanne Jugan Residence

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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