DOVER CARE CENTER
537 SPRING STREET SUITE 350, Dover, TN 37058
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How DOVER CARE CENTER Compares
DOVER CARE CENTER is a 88-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dover, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.7%) is below the Tennessee average of 5.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 88 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 54% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.1% — worse than the Tennessee average of 16.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.4% (33% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.7% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.0% (67% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.0% — better than the Tennessee average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DOVER CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DOVER CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Dover.
What practices help DOVER CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DOVER CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.7% here versus 5.0% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is DOVER CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 54% occupancy across 88 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DOVER CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at DOVER CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Dover
Dover sits in Stewart County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 2,678 (19.8%)
- Median age
- 43.8 years
- Median household income
- $49,537
- Median home value
- $124,600
Demographics for Stewart County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dover.
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