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Excel Care At Dover
65 North Sussex Street, Dover, NJ 07801
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.
Excel Care At Dover, in Dover, New Jersey, is certified for 155 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Excelcare chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 36 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (20, 11, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 23.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $139K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 43.7%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Morris Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 36 | 20 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.2 | 15.9 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.7% | 38.6% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $139,113 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (21 in the county, 348 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: New Jersey average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 31 May 2024, 2 May 2022.
Severity mix: J ×1 K ×1 H ×1 D ×13 E ×11 F ×8 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | H | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | F | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | F | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | F | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | 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 | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | C | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 2 May 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2022 |
| 2 May 2022 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2022 |
| 2 May 2022 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2022 |
| 2 May 2022 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2022 |
| 2 May 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2022 |
| 2 May 2022 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2022 |
| 2 May 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2022 |
| 2 May 2022 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2022 |
| 2 May 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2022 |
| 2 May 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2022 |
| 2 May 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2022 |
| 22 Apr 2021 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2021 |
| 22 Apr 2021 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2021 |
| 22 Apr 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2024 | Fine | $139,113 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.7%, RNs 40.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.0% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.4% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.9% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.0% | 11.8% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Grande Center For Post Acute And Nursing Care Llc. Chain: Excelcare (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attentive Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/20/2021 |
| Grandison Nursing | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/20/2021 |
| Twomagnets LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/20/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Morris County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Home | Florham Park | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 42.9 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Dwelling Place At St Clares | Dover | 28 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 21.4 | — | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Florham Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Florham Park | 53 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5.7 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Livia Health and Senior Living | East Hanover | 86 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 18.6 | $25K | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Morristown Post Acute Rehab and Nursing Center | Morristown | 287 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 9.8 | — | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Madison | 102 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 11.8 | — | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Careone At Parsippany | Parsippany Troy Hill | 118 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 16.9 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardensabuse icon | Pompton Plains | 113 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 12.4 | $50K | 29 Jan 2026 |
All 21 facilities in Morris County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Excel Care At Dover been cited for?
36 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Excel Care At Dover been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $139K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Excel Care At Dover compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Excel Care At Dover?
It is part of the Excelcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Excel Care At Dover last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 31 May 2024.
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.