Exceptional Care for Children

Exceptional Care for Children occupies a truly unique place among Delaware's skilled nursing facilities — offering specialized, long-term medical care exclusively designed for children and young adults with complex medical needs. Located on Independence Way in Newark, Delaware, the facility provides a compassionate, clinically sophisticated environment where pediatric residents receive expert nursing care, therapeutic support, and daily programming tailored to their developmental and medical requirements. Situated in Newark's professional district near the Christiana area, Exceptional Care for Children benefits from an exceptional medical neighborhood. Christiana Hospital — ChristianaCare's flagship Level I Trauma Center and one of the leading pediatric referral destinations in the Mid-Atlantic — is just minutes away, enabling robust clinical coordination and fast-response emergency support for medically fragile young residents. The facility's location also provides families with access to the many resources of the Newark community, including the University of Delaware, the shops and dining of Main Street, and the green spaces of White Clay Creek State Park and Iron Hill Park. For families traveling to visit, Newark is highly accessible via I-95, Route 1, and Route 273, drawing from throughout Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey. Christiana Mall, located nearby along Route 273, along with the surrounding retail corridors, ensures families can easily combine visits with everyday errands. Operated as a non-profit corporation, Exceptional Care for Children is guided by a mission grounded in service and child-centered values. The non-profit governance structure reflects a deep commitment to providing care based on resident need rather than profit, with resources directed toward clinical staffing, specialized therapy programs, and an environment that nurtures each child's dignity, growth, and quality of life. Families entrusting their child's care to this facility will find a team of professionals deeply committed to making every day as meaningful and comfortable as possible.