EXCEL CARE AT DOVER

65 NORTH SUSSEX STREET
DOVER NJ 07801
Phone: 9733615200

For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality4/5
  • Overall rating vs. the New Jersey average: 1.3 star lower (3.3), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Dover average: 1.5 star lower (3.5), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds155
Average residents per day144.0
Occupancy93%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainEXCELCARE (8 facilities)
CountyMorris
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1996-10-01
CMS certification number (CCN)315355
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle14

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.81
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.64
Registered nurse turnover40.0%
Total nursing staff turnover43.7%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)2
Fines (total value)$165,798
Payment denials0
Total penalties2
This facility has $165,798 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is EXCEL CARE AT DOVER highly rated?

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 4, and quality measures 5.

How many beds does EXCEL CARE AT DOVER have?

CMS certifies 155 beds; the facility reports an average of 144.0 residents per day (about 93% occupancy).

Does EXCEL CARE AT DOVER have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $165,798 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has EXCEL CARE AT DOVER been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.