Mountainside, NJ · 64 beds
5.0CMS rating
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Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
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Dwelling Place at St Clares
400 West Blackwell St, Dover, NJ 07801 · Morris County
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75
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 98% full (27 of 28 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Dover
Dwelling Place at St Clares is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Dover, NJ, with 28 certified beds and an average of about 27 residents per day. It operates as part of the Prime Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.74 total nurse hours per resident each day (3.39 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 23.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.74 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Dover for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 28
- Avg. residents/day
- 27
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Prime Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 315019
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,170–$16,340/mo (median $13,830) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Newark prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 5.74
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 3.39
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 23.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 3
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-04-10
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- None
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (6 citations on record — showing the latest 6). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-04-10Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-04-10Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-04-10Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2023-11-27Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
2023-11-27Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2021-09-22Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Library
Location
400 West Blackwell St, Dover, NJ
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Dwelling Place at St Clares cost?
Dwelling Place at St Clares does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Dover, NJ area typically runs $12,170–$16,340 per month (median $13,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Dwelling Place at St Clares's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Dwelling Place at St Clares 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Dwelling Place at St Clares?
Staff provide about 5.74 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 23.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Dwelling Place at St Clares?
Dwelling Place at St Clares has 6 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-10). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Dwelling Place at St Clares have availability?
Typically 98% full (27 of 28 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Dwelling Place at St Clares offer?
Dwelling Place at St Clares in Dover, NJ offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 28 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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