All citations for Excel Care at Dover

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

May 31, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

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Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level K.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2022).
Harm to a resident
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level H.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).
The home is disputing this citation.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 5, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).
The home is disputing this citation.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).
The home is disputing this citation.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).
The home is disputing this citation.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).
The home is disputing this citation.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).
The home is disputing this citation.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (July 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0252, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (August 16, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct 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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2022).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.