Nursing Homes · Dover, NJ
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Excel Care at Dover
65 North Sussex Street · Dover, NJ 07801 · 155 certified beds
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About Excel Care at Dover
Excel Care at Dover is a nursing home in Dover, New Jersey. Its capacity is 155 beds, above the Morris County median of 113 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Excelcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 36 citations, the most recent on March 6, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.64 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Dover. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (36)
Records from April 2021 to March 2026.
March 6, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected April 22, 2026.
March 6, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 22, 2026.
March 6, 2026
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 22, 2026.
May 31, 2024
Tag F0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
May 31, 2024
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
May 31, 2024
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
May 31, 2024
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
May 31, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity H: pattern, actual harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
May 31, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
May 31, 2024
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
May 31, 2024
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
May 31, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
May 31, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
May 31, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
May 31, 2024
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
May 31, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
May 31, 2024
Tag F0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
May 31, 2024
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
May 31, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
May 31, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $139,113
December 2, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $26,685 against this nursing home on December 2, 2025.
May 31, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $139,113 against this nursing home on May 31, 2024.
Staffing
3.64 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.74 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Excelcare, a chain of 8 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.3 overall, 2.0 for health inspections, 2.4 for staffing, 4.3 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in New Jersey.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Dover.
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