Dwellside Care and Rehab
3025 Chapel Avenue West · Cherry Hill, NJ · 08002 · 8566753000
162 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $195,171 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$195,171 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.23 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
65% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.50 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.23 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $195,171 |
Inspection citations (45 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2025
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.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2025
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.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2025
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2025 | Fine | $116,300 |
| February 27, 2025 | Fine | $78,871 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315068 · certified since April 1, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.