Dover Care Center
Dover, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445155) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (931) 232-6902 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dover Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Dover Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.9%.
Dover Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. The facility does not currently display a CMS abuse icon and is not listed in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Dover Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee, certified for 88 beds with an average of 47.7 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since January 1983 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid patients.
According to CMS Care Compare, Dover Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are also each 3 stars: health inspection rating 3, staffing rating 3, and quality measure (QM) rating 3.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Dover Care Center does not currently show a CMS abuse icon, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
The facility is part of the Exceptional Living Centers chain, which operates 10 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.7 stars across the chain — below this facility's individual 3-star overall rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recently published CMS data vintage available for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Dover Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Dover Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.57 hours per resident per day, with 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, Dover Care Center does not currently display a CMS abuse icon and is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 88 beds and has an average of 47.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Dover Care Center is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Exceptional Living Centers chain, which operates 10 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 4, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection (3 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (3 stars) — which combine into the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9312326902 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9312326902 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445155?state=TN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.