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Dwelling Place at St Clares

400 West Blackwell St, Dover, NJ 07801

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Dwelling Place at St Clares is a nursing home in Dover, New Jersey. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(973) 989-3500
Last standard health inspection
July 15, 2026 (3 months ago)
Certified beds
28
Residents per day, on average
27.2
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Prime Healthcare Services - Saint Clare's, LLC
Chain
Prime Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the New Jersey average (8 vs 24).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  3. 3 citations

    Health inspection on July 15, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0695. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2026.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2026.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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 feeding tube.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0693 2 times since 2023.

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  4. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 15, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation K0531. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2026.

    • Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0521 2 times since 2025.

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  5. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  6. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  9. 3 citations

    Health inspection on April 10, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2025.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2025.

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  10. 8 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 10, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

    • Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.

    • Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2025.

    • Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.

    • Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

    • Citation K0912. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.

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  11. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  12. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  13. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  14. 2 citations

    Health inspection on November 27, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0693. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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 feeding tube.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2023.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.

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  15. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on November 27, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Dwelling Place at St Clares last inspected?

CMS lists July 15, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Dwelling Place at St Clares have?

CMS lists 8 health citations since November 27, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Dwelling Place at St Clares been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Dwelling Place at St Clares?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Dwelling Place at St Clares a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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