Preakness Healthcare Center
Nursing home in Wayne, New Jersey
COUNTY OF PASSAIC DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Wayne, New Jersey · Passaic
Large · Government · Urban
About Preakness Healthcare Center
Preakness Healthcare Center is a large nursing home located in Wayne, New Jersey, operated by COUNTY OF PASSAIC DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE. Its CMS Five-Star overall rating is 2 out of 5 — below average for NJ. Health inspections rate 2/5, staffing 4/5, and quality measures 2/5.
Preakness Healthcare Center is one of 8 nursing homes in Wayne, New Jersey. The suburb average is 2.6★, and Preakness Healthcare Center rates 2★ overall. Higher-rated nearby alternatives include CAREONE AT WAYNE, ARBOR RIDGE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER, Avalon Rehab and Care Center (5★, 4★, 3★).
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What does Preakness Healthcare Center cost?
Preakness Healthcare Center does not publish a public rate sheet. The figures below are state and national median monthly costs for nursing home care, based on the Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Use them as a planning benchmark — request a written quote from Preakness Healthcare Center for your specific room type, level of care, and Medicaid status.
| Room type | New Jersey median | National median | Annual (New Jersey) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-private room | $11,772/mo | $8,669/mo | $141,264 |
| Private room | $12,760/mo | $9,733/mo | $153,120 |
Estimates only. Actual prices vary by room, care level, and payor source. See our guide to paying for a nursing home and VA Aid & Attendance benefits.
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Frequently asked questions about Preakness Healthcare Center
Five-Star Quality Ratings are published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) using data from health inspections, payroll-based staffing reports, and clinical quality measures. Ratings reflect the most recent CMS extract we have imported — always confirm current ratings on Medicare.gov Care Compare before making care decisions.
Last updated: September 4, 2026 · Data refreshed from CMS Care Compare.