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EXCEL CARE AT DOVER

65 NORTH SUSSEX STREET, DOVER, NJ 07801
Score: 22 / 100

With a score of 22/100, Excel Care At Dover ranks in the bottom tier of New Jersey nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Excel Care At Dover is near the national average, with 3.58 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 33 deficiencies at Excel Care At Dover, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.58 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.58 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.76 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.24 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.41 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.43 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

33
Total Deficiencies
May 30, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 31 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity H
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    May 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity F
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    May 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0835 Severity F
    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    May 30, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0607 Severity F
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    May 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity F
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    May 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 4.8% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 2.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 12.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 14.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $139,113

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 22 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
155
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 30, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11