EXCEL CARE AT WAYNE
296 HAMBURG TURNPIKE, Wayne, NJ 07470
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How EXCEL CARE AT WAYNE Compares
EXCEL CARE AT WAYNE is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wayne, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.7%) is above the New Jersey average of 2.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wayne, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.8% — worse than the New Jersey average of 12.7% (40% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.7% — worse than the New Jersey average of 2.3% (105% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.2% — worse than the New Jersey average of 5.7% (61% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.0% — better than the New Jersey average of 25.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask EXCEL CARE AT WAYNE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing EXCEL CARE AT WAYNE with other nursing homes in Wayne.
How is EXCEL CARE AT WAYNE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is EXCEL CARE AT WAYNE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.8% here versus 12.7% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is EXCEL CARE AT WAYNE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.7% here versus 2.3% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does EXCEL CARE AT WAYNE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at EXCEL CARE AT WAYNE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does EXCEL CARE AT WAYNE lag behind other Wayne options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.6 stars across 8 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Wayne
Wayne sits in Passaic County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New Jersey as a whole (16.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 73,469 (14.6%)
- Median age
- 37.3 years
- Median household income
- $73,562
- Median home value
- $352,000
Demographics for Passaic County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wayne.
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