Dwelling Place At St Clares
CMS rates Dwelling Place At St Clares 4 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 20 citations across 6 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Dwelling Place At St Clares
Dwelling Place At St Clares is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Dover, New Jersey. It is licensed for 28 beds — well below the median for skilled nursing facilities in New Jersey (130 beds).
It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Dover and 348 skilled nursing facilities across New Jersey. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Dwelling Place At St Clares 20 times across 6 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0693 2 inspections. 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.
- K-0353 2 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-0521 2 inspections. Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Who to contact in New Jersey
- Licensing: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Health Facility Survey and Field Operations
- File a complaint: 800-792-9770 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 877-582-6995. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Saint Clare's Hospital/ Denville Campus, about 5.9 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Ahs Hospital Corp, about 13 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Newton Medical Center, about 15 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Excel Care At Dover, Dover, about 0.8 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Merry Heart Nursing Home, Succasunna, about 4.4 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Morris View Healthcare Center, Morristown, about 4.6 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Holly Manor Center, Mendham, about 5.7 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- The Oaks At Denville, Denville, about 5.8 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
