Dwelling Place At St Clares
Dover, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315019) · 28 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (973) 989-3500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dwelling Place At St Clares holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above New Jersey's state average of 3.31 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Dwelling Place At St Clares reports total nurse staffing of 5.93 hours per resident per day, including 3.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 17.1%.
Dwelling Place At St Clares has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Dwelling Place At St Clares is a small, certified nursing home in Dover, Morris County, New Jersey, with 28 certified beds and an average daily census of 27.2 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare- and Medicaid-certified since 1967, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 5.93 hours per resident per day, including 3.45 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 17.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided.
Dwelling Place At St Clares is part of the Prime Healthcare chain, which operates 6 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.5 stars across the chain. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare or the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.93 hours per resident per day, including 3.45 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 17.1% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials on record for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 28 certified beds with an average daily census of 27.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Prime Healthcare chain, which operates 6 facilities nationally averaging 3.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; call the facility at 9739893500 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9739893500 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315019?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.