Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
EXCEL CARE AT DOVER
DOVER, NJ · 155 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 4, 2026
CMS Certification Number 315355 · first certified October 1996
Ownership
Operated by EXCELCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed December 20, 2021 (change of ownership)from REGENCY GRANDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER LLC
Position within NJ
32 citations — more than 96% of the 348 certified nursing homes in NJ. Compared within NJ rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 10.3. With 4 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens June 2027 — about 9 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2026. Facilities in NJ are typically surveyed 16–20 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 431 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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4 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
5 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 32 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NJ, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NJ figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 32 |
| Median facility in NJ | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2021 | 1 |
| May 2, 2022 | 15 |
| May 31, 2024 | 15 |
| March 4, 2026 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0252 | Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building. | 3 | 2024-05-31 |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | 2 | 2024-05-31 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2024-05-31 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 2 | 2026-03-04 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2024-05-31 |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | 2 | 2024-05-31 |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 2 | 2024-05-31 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 2 | 2024-05-31 |
What the citations cover
- Egress Deficiencies 10
- Smoke Deficiencies 9
- Services Deficiencies 6
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Egress Deficiencies | 10 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 9 |
| Services Deficiencies | 6 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 4, 2026 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 5, 2026) |
May 31, 2024 — 15 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Waiver has been granted (July 15, 2024) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 14, 2024) |
| K-0252 | Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building. | Waiver has been granted (August 16, 2024) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 15, 2024) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 15, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 15, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 15, 2024) |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 14, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 16, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 15, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 15, 2024) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 15, 2024) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 15, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 15, 2024) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 15, 2024) |
May 2, 2022 — 15 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Waiver has been granted (July 13, 2022) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 27, 2022) |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 27, 2022) |
| K-0252 | Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building. | Waiver has been granted (July 27, 2022) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 27, 2022) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 27, 2022) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 27, 2022) |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 1, 2022) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 27, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 27, 2022) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Waiver has been granted (July 26, 2022) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 27, 2022) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 27, 2022) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 27, 2022) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 27, 2022) |
April 22, 2021 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0252 | Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building. | Waiver has been granted (October 4, 2021) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.