Excel Care At Dover

Excel Care At Dover is a Nursing Home in New Jersey

Excel Care At Dover is a Nursing Home in New Jersey

Excel Care At Dover

Dover, NJ 07801 View Map

Excel Care At Dover is a Nursing Home in New Jersey

Excel Care At Dover is a Nursing Home in New Jersey

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Overview of Excel Care At Dover
Excel Care At Dover is a healthcare center located in Dover, NJ. It offers a range of services including short-term rehabilitation, hospice care, and respite care. The facility is known for its compassionate staff and commitment to providing quality care.
(973) 361-5200

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.73/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 155

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the New Jersey average
Occupancy rate 85.1%
Residents per day (avg) 137
Occupancy rate
85.1%
Residents per day (avg)
137

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

48% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$19.0M
Operating loss
-$1.1M
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$19,000,407.00
Operating loss
$-1,050,052.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.1M
32.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.9M
Total costs $20.1M
Bed community size
155-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Long Term Care Facility

Additional licensing details

License number: 061423
CMS Certification Number: 315355

Ownership & operating entity

Excel Care At Dover is administrated by TZVI WAXLER.

Owner name: GRANDE CENTER FOR POST ACUTE AND NURSING CARE LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short-Term Rehabilitation, Clinical Capabilities, Hospice / Palliative Care, Respite Care
Operating Hours
24 hours, 7 days a week

Inspection History

In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.

13 visits/inspections

Results

57 with citations

0 without citations

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Excel Care At Dover
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Address Dover, NJ 07801

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

173
Total Staff
154
Employees
19
Contractors
52,678
Total Hours (Quarter)
68
Avg Staff/Day
8.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse257.9 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse288.6 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant659.1 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
118 staff
8.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
8 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
16 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
25 staff
7hs shift avg
Other Services
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
9.7%
of total hours from contractors
5,102 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant6506527,47791100%9.1
Licensed Practical Nurse2712810,10591100%8.6
Registered Nurse241254,72191100%7.9
Dietitian140142,7699099%7.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist7071,8676571%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0441,1119099%8.2
Physical Therapy Aide0229836976%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist0448127785%6.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0667077481%6.5
Qualified Social Worker0114816369%7.6
Nurse Practitioner1014725965%8
Administrator1014645864%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014565763%8
Other Dietary Services Staff110112162325%6.7
Dental Services Staff3033722%7.4

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 4
Near New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 4.0

Last Health inspection on May 2024

Total Health citations 33
58% above New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 20.9

8.25 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 31 citations
Complaint investigations 9 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 1
43% above New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 0.7
Serious Health citations 1
150% above New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 0.4
Moderate Health citations 30

Minor Health citations 1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 31, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 31, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 31, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 31, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
148 Total Residents
Medicare 28 (18.9%)
Medicaid 90 (60.8%)
Private Pay/Other 30 (20.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 7.7
13% worse than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 6.8
Functional decline score 14.0
12% worse than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 12.4
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 10.1%
1% above New Jersey average.

Walking Ability Worsened 15.0%
36% above New Jersey average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 16.8%
6% above New Jersey average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 1.4%
41% below New Jersey average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.9%
20% below New Jersey average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.1%
9% above New Jersey average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 5.6%
50% below New Jersey average.

Antipsychotic Use 11.2%
1% above New Jersey average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.6%
7% above New Jersey average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%
3% above New Jersey average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 7.0%
51% above New Jersey average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 91.7%

16% better than New Jersey average
Antipsychotic medication increase 1.4%

19% worse than New Jersey average
Influenza Vaccine 95.0%

19% better than New Jersey average

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $139K
This home paid 80% more in fines than the state average.
New Jersey average: $77K
Number of Fines 1
This home received 50% fewer fines than the state average.
New Jersey average: 2.0
Payment Denials 0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
New Jersey average: 0.1
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty May 31, 2024
$139K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled, New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High urban demand; managed care model.

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.

~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).

Not assessed.

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.

~$500,000/year (projected, subject to final regs).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Jersey LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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