Nursing HomeMedicaid Medicare 5-star

Dwelling Place at St Clares

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

400 West Blackwell St, Dover, NJ 07801|28 beds|Licensed & active

5/5

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What this means for your family

Dwelling Place at St Clares has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare public data

RN Hours

3.45hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

5.93hrs

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

17%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

10%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.

Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 12 measures

Medicare Rating

5/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility2.1%

Better than Avg

Here

2.1%

19.0%

15.6%

Morris

17.2%

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

15.4%

12.7%

Morris

12.2%

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility79.0%

Worse than Avg

Here

79.0%

93.5%

93.0%

Morris

93.6%

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility3.6%

Better than Avg

Here

3.6%

12.8%

12.1%

Morris

11.2%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Residents with a long-term catheter

↓ Lower is better

This Facility6.6%

Worse than Avg

Here

6.6%

0.8%

0.6%

Morris

0.9%

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.0%

Better than Avg

Here

1.0%

5.2%

4.6%

Morris

5.6%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback

15findings in history

Latest survey: 3 · well below NJ avg (8.5)

This facility shows a concerning pattern with 15 deficiencies across 3 surveys, primarily in fire safety systems and infection control. Fire safety issues including sprinkler systems, smoke detection, and electrical problems appeared in multiple surveys, while infection control deficiencies occurred twice. All violations have reported correction dates, but the recurring nature of safety infrastructure problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that families should inquire about during visits.

Apr 10, 2025Routine11 findings

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0351Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0521Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0223Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0912Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Nov 27, 2023Routine3 findings

0693Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality 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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Sep 22, 2021Routine1 finding

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Dwelling Place at St Clares

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Prime Healthcare

Chain Size

6 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 1 of 6 (Highest rating)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Prime Healthcare Services, INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Kasp Trusts

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Prime Healthcare Holdings INC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Key personnel

Mpt of Morris LLC5% or Greater Mortgage InterestMpt of Morris LLC5% or Greater Security InterestBurklow, BryanW-2 Managing EmployeeScott, ThomasW-2 Managing EmployeeBurklow, BryanOfficer / Director

Source: Medicare provider data

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(973) 989-3500

400 West Blackwell St

Dover, NJ 07801

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