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.

Showing 1 to 25 of 26 citations

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).
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).
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 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (July 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2022).
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 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (July 27, 2022).
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 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2022).
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 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (July 26, 2022).
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 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0712, Nursing and Physician Services 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
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service 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
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0800, Nutrition and Dietary 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
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary 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 exits that are accessible at all times.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor 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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0677, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary 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 properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2022).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 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.