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Dover Care Center
537 Spring Street Suite 350, Dover, TN 37058
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 88 beds, Dover Care Center serves Dover in Stewart County, Tennessee and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1983.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Tennessee median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 9, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 19.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 12.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Tennessee median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 43.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Stewart Co. median | Tennessee median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 17 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.3 | 19.3 | 12.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.9% | 43.9% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 303 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Tennessee average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Jul 2025, 28 Sep 2022.
Severity mix: D ×13 E ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 23 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 10 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Nov 2023 |
| 10 Oct 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Nov 2023 |
| 10 Oct 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Nov 2023 |
| 10 Oct 2023 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 28 Sep 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 28 Sep 2022 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 28 Sep 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 28 Sep 2022 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 28 Sep 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 28 Sep 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 28 Sep 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 28 Sep 2022 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 27 Aug 2019 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2019 |
| 27 Aug 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Tennessee average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.9%, RNs 35.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Tennessee median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.9% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.3% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.7% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.1% | 15.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Chain: Exceptional Living Centers (10 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Rehabilitation Centers, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/01/2023 |
| Lexington Health Management LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/01/2023 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Dover Care Center been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Tennessee median is 13 per facility.
Has Dover Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Dover Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Tennessee median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Dover Care Center?
It is part of the Exceptional Living Centers chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Medical Rehabilitation Centers, LLC and Lexington Health Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Dover Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.