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Saint Clare's Hospital Dover

Saint Clare's Hospital Dover is an assisted living community in Dover, NJ.

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  • Interior

    A serene lobby area featuring comfortable seating and a piano, ideal for relaxation.

  • Decor

    A row of teal chairs in a waiting area.

  • Building

    Saint Clare's Dover Hospital, a healthcare facility in the community.

  • Architecture

    A modern building set in a grassy area on a bright, sunny day.

  • Landscaping

    A view of Saint Clare's Dover Hospital with a busy parking lot and surrounding greenery.

  • Entrance

    The entrance of a healthcare facility, specifically known as First Clare's Dover Hospital.

  • Outdoor

    A covered entrance leading to a parking area, featuring yellow barriers and a view of the surrounding trees under overcast skies.

  • Exterior

    An exterior view of a hospital facility.

  • Healthcare

    A view of a hospital building featuring the emergency room entrance, set against a partly cloudy sky.

  • Brick Building

    Exterior view of Sr. Catherine's Health Center, showcasing a welcoming entrance.

400 West Blackwell Street, Dover, NJ 07801

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 119 reviews
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Overall Review of Saint Clare's Hospital Dover

common 26 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and professionalism stand out

Residents describe staff who are consistently kind and professional.

Across reviews, people repeatedly say the staff was kind, compassionate, and professional, often emphasizing how comfortable that made them feel during medical visits. Several comments credit specific team members with clear communication and reassurance, and others mention that staff explained what they were doing. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews includes complaints about rude or abrupt interactions with particular nurses or staff members.

common 13 reviews mention this

Fast, efficient help reduces waiting

Many reviewers report quick intake and efficient care.

Many reviews describe being seen quickly, with smooth check-in and timely steps from registration to testing or discharge. Several also mention low or no perceived waiting time, and that the process felt efficient. A minority of reviews, however, describe delays—such as needing longer waits for results or later-than-expected release timing.

differentiator 7 reviews mention this

Care coordination during tests and procedures

Residents frequently mention supportive care during imaging and procedures.

Reviews often focus on experiences in imaging departments and procedural settings, describing staff as courteous and able to put people at ease. Multiple comments highlight smooth experiences for mammograms, ultrasounds, x-rays, CT scans, and radiology workflows, including receiving results and having questions answered. The community also offers move-in coordination, housekeeping, and assistance with daily activities and bathing, which aligns with residents expecting practical support around care routines.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Some complaints about delays and communication

Some reviews report problems with communication and timeliness.

A recurring negative thread is that some people felt important details were missed or that they did not get clear information when they needed it. Examples include a review that describes refusal of pain medication during an ER visit and other reviews describing long waits for test reads or results. There are also complaints about rude behavior from specific staff members, as well as frustration about release timing after a procedure.

common 3 reviews mention this

Nearby medical and everyday stops nearby

The area includes nearby hospitals, physicians, and everyday services.

For convenience to medical and daily needs, the nearby area lists multiple hospital and physician options close by. It also includes pharmacies, restaurants, and cafes within a short drive, which can support outings and errands between appointments. These nearby options are separate from what residents review directly, but they help frame how many common destinations are accessible in the area.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 15 resident community capacity 15 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Women's Health Center (0 miles)
  • Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Morris County (0 miles)
  • Saint Clare's Radiology Department (0 miles)
  • Saint Clare’s Same Day Surgery (0 miles)
  • St Clare's Hospital (2.4 miles)
  • Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital (4.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Internal Medicine-Morris Cnty (1.1 miles)
  • Anita Mannancheril, MD (1.8 miles)
  • Randolph Pediatrics (1.8 miles)
  • Roxbury Eye Center PC (3.8 miles)
  • Robert C. Petrucelli, MD (3.8 miles)
  • Picatinny Occupational Health Clinic (3.8 miles)
  • Denville Pediatrics Medical (5.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Townsquare Diner & Restaurant (1.4 miles)
  • Randolph Diner (1.6 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.6 miles)
  • Mr Crabby's Seafood House and Sports Bar (1.7 miles)
  • Miller's Ale House (1.8 miles)
  • Noches De Colombia (2.1 miles)
  • Olive Garden (2.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.5 miles)
  • Lokl Cafe (8.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Rockaway 16 (1.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Rockaway Mall Park & Ride (2 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (3.5 miles)

Parks

  • Freedom Park (3.3 miles)
  • Gardner Field (4.7 miles)
  • Lakeside Park (4.9 miles)
  • Hopatcong State Park (5 miles)
  • Flanders Park (7.3 miles)
  • The Morristown Green (7.9 miles)
  • Turkey Brook Park (7.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Resurrection Parish (3.6 miles)
  • Stanhope Presbyterian Church (7.1 miles)

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