The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2022 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
Nursing home report
EXCEL CARE AT DOVER
DOVER, NJ · Medicare-certified · 155 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
Excel Care at Dover has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 5-star quality measures. It also has a recent federal penalty, $165,798 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.74 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7353 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $165,798recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7353.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.70
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.71
- Nurse aides
- 2.33
- Weekend nursing
- 3.51
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 53%
Registered nurse turnover: 42%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10%13%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.8%4.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.7%2.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.6%7.5%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.4%2.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
21.8%8.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.9%12%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.7%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.7%7.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.1%2.8%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.3%86%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: F
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $26,685 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $139,113 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $165,798 in total fines.
- $26,685
Federal fine
Dec 2, 2025
- $139,113
Federal fine
May 31, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of EXCELCARE · 9 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 134 residents on an average day (86% of 155 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 29 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.