400 West Blackwell St, Dover, NJ 07801, Morris County
The Dwelling Place at St. Clare's is a specialized long-term care facility located at 400 West Blackwell Street in Dover, New Jersey. Situated right on the campus of Saint Clare's Dover Hospital in Morris County, it provides direct proximity to acute hospital services. The setting is designed specifically for individuals requiring complex medical supervision in a clinical environment.
The facility focuses primarily on high-acuity respiratory support, operating as a dedicated respiratory rehabilitation center. It holds a state long-term care license specifically designated for 28 ventilator beds. This makes it an essential resource for medically fragile individuals who cannot live independently or in standard nursing homes due to intensive pulmonary needs.
Residents receive continuous nursing oversight and respiratory management tailored to mechanical ventilation and specialized breathing support. Being integrated within the Saint Clare's Health network ensures immediate access to diagnostic imaging, emergency medicine, and laboratory services should advanced medical needs arise. Clinical teams monitor residents around the clock to manage breathing equipment, vital signs, and medication administration.
The Dover community is well-suited for families seeking specialized, ventilator-dependent nursing care for a loved one in northern New Jersey. The Blackwell Street campus provides practical access for visiting relatives across Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties. Care can be funded through Medicaid, Medicare, or private payment, with additional healthcare financing options like CareCredit accepted.
What care costs in this area.
$12,775 a month
That is the New Jersey median for a semi-private nursing home room, not this community's price. This community's actual rate depends on room type and care level. Ask us for this month's real numbers.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.
Overall
5 out of 5
Health inspections
4 out of 5
Quality measures
5 out of 5
Staffing
3 out of 5
From Medicare Care Compare, updated 8/1/2026.
Source: Medicare (CMS), updated monthly, last updated 8/1/2026. See it on Medicare Care Compare
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400 West Blackwell St, Dover, NJ 07801
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 11/9/2026.
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
The facility is state-licensed for 28 ventilator beds. It operates as a dedicated respiratory rehabilitation center providing specialized pulmonary and skilled nursing care.
Yes, the facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Financing options through CareCredit are also available for out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Because it is located on the Saint Clare's Dover Hospital campus, residents have immediate access to hospital resources. This includes emergency services, laboratory testing, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
The facility is specifically designed for adults who need ongoing mechanical breathing assistance and intensive respiratory rehabilitation. It serves residents with chronic pulmonary conditions requiring continuous clinical oversight.
