ElderGrade
B

82/100

Above average

Dwelling Place At St Clares

400 West Blackwell St, Dover, NJ 07801

CMS 5/5 stars #5 of 21 in Morris County (973) 989-3500
Certified beds
28
Occupancy
97%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

12/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.17 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 3.45 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 17% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 5.93 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 3.45 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 5.34 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 17.10%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: April 10, 2025 (1 year ago).

F Apr 10, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 10, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 10, 2025 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 27, 2023 F0693

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 27, 2023 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 22, 2021 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of PRIME HEALTHCARE, which operates 6 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
MPT OF MORRIS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
MPT OF MORRIS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
BURKLOW, BRYAN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
SCOTT, THOMAS Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
BURKLOW, BRYAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
DOAN, CHRISTOPHER Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HEATHER, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LEON, LUIS Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
REDDY, PREM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SCHELL, TROY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SCOTT, THOMAS Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HEATHER, MICHAEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Dwelling Place At St Clares

What is the ElderGrade for Dwelling Place At St Clares? +

Dwelling Place At St Clares holds an ElderGrade of B (82 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Dwelling Place At St Clares? +

Residents receive an average of 5.93 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Dwelling Place At St Clares been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 6 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Dwelling Place At St Clares accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Dwelling Place At St Clares is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.