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Excel Care At Dover

65 North Sussex Street, Dover, NJ 078019733615200155 certified beds · 144 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2021
Deficiencies
36
1323
Penalties · 3 yrs
$139,113
1 fine
Last survey
2026-03-06
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 1
Staffing 4
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · New Jersey Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2026-03-06Complaint021CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-05-31Standard1151CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-03-21Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2022-05-02Standard0101CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2021-04-22Standard030CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · New Jersey Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2026-03-06Complaint survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 315355-20260306-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 315355-20260306-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 315355-20260306-F610
2024-05-31Standard survey · 17 deficienciesOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity HHarm
Care planningFalls
Pattern; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-07-15Record 315355-20240531-F689
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-15Record 315355-20240531-F584
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity FStandard
Abuse & neglect
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-15Record 315355-20240531-F600
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity FStandard
Abuse & neglect
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-15Record 315355-20240531-F607
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-15Record 315355-20240531-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity FStandard
Abuse & neglect
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-15Record 315355-20240531-F610
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-15Record 315355-20240531-F657
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-15Record 315355-20240531-F658
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity FStandard
Care planning
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-15Record 315355-20240531-F684
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-15Record 315355-20240531-F725
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-15Record 315355-20240531-F755
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-15Record 315355-20240531-F759
F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-15Record 315355-20240531-F790
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-15Record 315355-20240531-F835
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-15Record 315355-20240531-F880
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-15Record 315355-20240531-F882
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-15Record 315355-20240531-F641
2024-03-21Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 315355-20240321-F755
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 315355-20240321-F761
2022-05-02Standard survey · 11 deficienciesOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planningFalls
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2022-07-08Record 315355-20220502-F689
F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-06-13Record 315355-20220502-F578
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-01Record 315355-20220502-F658
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-08Record 315355-20220502-F677
F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-08Record 315355-20220502-F712
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-08Record 315355-20220502-F759
F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-08Record 315355-20220502-F800
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-08Record 315355-20220502-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-08Record 315355-20220502-F812
F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-08Record 315355-20220502-F838
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-01Record 315355-20220502-F865
2021-04-22Standard survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F563Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-05-24Record 315355-20210422-F563
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-05-24Record 315355-20210422-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-05-20Record 315355-20210422-F880

Penalties & enforcement

DateActionAmountSource
2024-05-31Civil money penalty$139,113CMS · Penalties

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.67
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 0.68 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.64
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.85 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.49
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover44%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover40%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 38% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityNew JerseyNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
2.9%5.4%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
3.7%2.3%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
13.0%12.7%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
0.0%0.8%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.1%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
4.0%8.7%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
5.5%4.6%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
9.3%18.8%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Frankel, Eliyahu
Individual
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST95%
Frankel, Rochel
Individual
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5%
Blackmon, Kristen
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Duran, Maurice
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Frankel, Eliyahu
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Attentive Healthcare LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Blackmon, Kristen
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Duran, Maurice
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Frankel, Eliyahu
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Grandison Nursing
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Martin Friedman Cpa, P.C.
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Twomagnets LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Excelcare8 facilities
View chain record

Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New Jersey.

No county cost figures on file for Morris.

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01