Preakness Healthcare Center, Wayne
305 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 · 0.9 mi
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality2/5
- 406 beds
- Government-owned
Nursing Home in Wayne, NJ · CMS Data August 2026
Excel Care at Wayne
How Does Excel Care at Wayne Rate?
Excel Care at Wayne is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Wayne, NJ. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.3 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on December 13, 2024, cited 7 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.3 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 7
- Certified beds
- 120
296 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Staffing | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.3 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.6 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.9 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.0 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 75% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 64% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | December 13, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 7 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 4 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 1 totaling $8,281 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Excel Care at Wayne who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 14% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 4.3% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 10.0% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 9.9% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 24% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 10% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 120 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 109 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | THE GARDENS AT WAYNE POST ACUTE AND NURSING CENTER LLC |
| Chain or affiliated group | EXCELCARE (8 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | July 1970 |
| Councils | Resident council and family council |
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Other Nursing Homes Near Excel Care at Wayne
Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Wayne nursing homes page.
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- Inspections4/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality4/5
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Windmere, North Haledon
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4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections4/5
- 57 beds
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Doctors Subacute Healthcare, LLC, Paterson
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5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
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Christian Health Care Center, Wyckoff
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- Inspections2/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
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Careone at Wayne, Wayne
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5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
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