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DWELLING PLACE AT ST CLARES

400 WEST BLACKWELL ST, DOVER, NJ 07801
Score: 87 / 100

Among nursing homes in New Jersey, Dwelling Place At St Clares stands out with an A grade and a score of 87 out of 100. It ranks in the 87th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Dwelling Place At St Clares provides above-average staffing with 6.00 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 6 deficiencies at Dwelling Place At St Clares. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 6.00 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 3.41 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.46 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.13 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 5.46 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 3.07 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

6
Total Deficiencies
Apr 9, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 6 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Apr 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Apr 9, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Apr 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0693 Severity E
    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 f
    Nov 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Nov 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.0% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 6.7% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 13.0% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 1.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 2.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 87 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
28
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3