RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 8 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Wayne, NJ (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Wayne, NJ, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

8Nursing Homes in Wayne
2.9/5
-0.4 vs state avgState avg: 3.30Wayne Avg Rating
$39K$44K vs state avgState avg: $83KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeWayne, NJ

Careone At Wayne

Sole proprietorship

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
101 BedsInspected Oct 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

493 Black Oak Ridge RoadWayne, NJ 07470

(973) 692-9500

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeWayne, NJ

Avalon Rehab And Care Center

LLC

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality MeasuresN/A
170 BedsInspected Oct 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

2020 Route 23 NorthWayne, NJ 07470

(973) 305-8400

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3No Penalties
★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

261 Terhune DriveWayne, NJ 07470

(973) 835-3871

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42 Penalties

Nursing HomeWayne, NJ

Atrium Post Acute Care Of Wayne

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
209 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Below New Jersey avg of 3.3

1120 Alps RoadWayne, NJ 07470

(973) 694-2100

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51 Penalty

Nursing HomeWayne, NJ

Complete Care At Wayne Hills Rehab & Resp Center

Sole proprietorship

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
120 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below New Jersey avg of 3.3

130 Terhune DriveWayne, NJ 07470

(973) 839-4500

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61 Penalty

Nursing HomeWayne, NJ

Preakness Healthcare Center

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
406 BedsInspected May 2025

Below New Jersey avg of 3.3

305 Oldham RoadWayne, NJ 07470

(973) 585-2132

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71 Penalty

Nursing HomeWayne, NJ

Llanfair House Care & Rehabilitation Center

Sole proprietorship

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
180 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Below New Jersey avg of 3.3

1140 Black Oak Ridge RoadWayne, NJ 07470

(973) 835-7443

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeWayne, NJ

Excel Care At Wayne

LLC

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
120 BedsInspected Oct 2025

Below New Jersey avg of 3.3

296 Hamburg TurnpikeWayne, NJ 07470

(973) 790-5800

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City report

Care landscape in Wayne

How Wayne compares with the rest of New Jersey on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+19.2%

    About the same as the state average of 19.2%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover42.8%

    A little higher than the state average of 41.0%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability10.1%

    About 11% lower than the state average of 11.4%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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FAQ

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How many facilities were evaluated in Wayne, NJ?

This page evaluates 8 eligible nursing homes in Wayne, NJ and shows the top 8.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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