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HomeTennesseeDover Care Center

Dover Care Center

537 Spring Street Suite 350, Dover, TN 370589312326902
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
88
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 88 certified beds with an average of 49.3 residents per day (56% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected Jul 23, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.49 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 52.0% (high)

• Part of the Exceptional Living Centers chain (10 facilities)

Dover Care Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Dover, Tennessee with 88 certified beds. It has been operating since 1983. The facility scored at average compared to Tennessee facilities.

Beds
88
Avg Residents/Day
49.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 4, 1983
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Stewart
Last Inspection
Jul 23, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
27.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (17)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Sep 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Sep 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Sep 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Sep 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0661Potential for Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: Sep 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Sep 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Sep 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Sep 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for 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.

Survey: Sep 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Oct 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Oct 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Oct 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Oct 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Aug 27, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 27, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.12 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.50 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.88 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.49 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.93 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
52.0%
RN Turnover
66.7%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTERS, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Feb 1, 2023
LEXINGTON HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2023
WATTS, AMY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2023
WATTS, WALTER5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2023
CAMPBELL, BRENDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2023
TOWNSEND, LUCYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 3, 2024
WATTS, WALTERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Dover Care Center?▾
Dover Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Dover Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Dover Care Center had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 23, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Dover Care Center?▾
Dover Care Center provides 3.49 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours, 0.50 LPN hours, and 2.12 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 52.0%.
How many beds does Dover Care Center have?▾
Dover Care Center has 88 certified beds with an average of 49.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 56% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Exceptional Living Centers chain.

Part of Exceptional Living Centers

This chain operates 10 facilities. View all →