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 26 to 50 of 68 citations

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
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0609, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service 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 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 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 routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0790, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control 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 proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0923, 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
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure 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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2024).
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
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

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.