Dwelling Place at St Clares
400 West Blackwell St, Dover, NJ 07801 · (973) 989-3500
For profit - Limited Liability company · 28 certified beds
Dwelling Place at St Clares has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 3 citations (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 15, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.July 15, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.July 15, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 15, 2026 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New Jersey average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.93 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 3.45 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.28 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.20 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 17.1% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 28 |
| Average residents per day | 27.2 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Excel Care at Dover Dover · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Fallsview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Boonton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center Chatham · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Oaks at Denville Denville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Livia Health and Senior Living East Hanover · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Dwelling Place at St Clares on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.