Dwelling Place at St Clares
400 West Blackwell St · Dover, NJ · 07801 · 9739893500
28 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Prime Healthcare Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.74 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 3.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.38 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 27, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 22, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 7, 2021 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315019 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.