Nursing homes in Wayne, NJ

Compare 8 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Wayne, part of the Passaic area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.6★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Wayne, New Jersey, have access to eight nursing homes located within the 07470 ZIP code area of Passaic County. According to the latest CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars. Families evaluating local long-term care options may note that CareOne at Wayne currently stands out as the area's top-rated facility, achieving a perfect 5-star rating through the federal quality assessment system.

Homes
8
Avg overall
2.6★
-0.5 vs national
Avg staffing
2.9★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 2.6★ · 8 homes
5
1 (13%)
4
1 (13%)
3
2 (25%)
2
2 (25%)
1
2 (25%)

Provider mix in Wayne

8 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Wayne

  • 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 3 of 8 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 6 of 8 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 8 highest rated nursing homes in Wayne

  1. 1
    CAREONE AT WAYNE
    CAREONE · Medium
    5.0
  2. 2
    ARBOR RIDGE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
    MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Large
    4.0
  3. 3
    Avalon Rehab and Care Center
    ACCELA HEALTHCARE · Large
    3.0
  4. 4
    Alps at Wayne Rehab & Care Center
    1120 ALPS ROAD OPERATING COMPANY LLC · Large
    3.0
  5. 52.0
  6. 6
    Preakness Healthcare Center
    COUNTY OF PASSAIC DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE · Large
    2.0
  7. 7
    EXCEL CARE AT WAYNE
    EXCELCARE · Large
    1.0
  8. 81.0

All homes in Wayne

CAREONE AT WAYNE
CAREONE · Medium · For Profit
5.05035
ARBOR RIDGE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Large · For Profit
4.03045
Avalon Rehab and Care Center
ACCELA HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
3.04021
Alps at Wayne Rehab & Care Center
1120 ALPS ROAD OPERATING COMPANY LLC · Large · For Profit
3.03043
LLANFAIR HOUSE CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
MB HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
2.02034
Preakness Healthcare Center
COUNTY OF PASSAIC DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE · Large · Government
2.02042
EXCEL CARE AT WAYNE
EXCELCARE · Large · For Profit
1.02014
COMPLETE CARE AT WAYNE HILLS REHAB & RESP CENTER
COMPLETE CARE · Large · For Profit
1.01023

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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