ONYX WELLNESS CENTER
205 EAST JOHNSON HIGHWAY, Norristown, PA 19401
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How ONYX WELLNESS CENTER Compares
ONYX WELLNESS CENTER is a 119-bed for-profit nursing facility in Norristown, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.2%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 119 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Norristown, the local average is 2.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.9% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8% (46% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (62% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.6% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ONYX WELLNESS CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ONYX WELLNESS CENTER with other nursing homes in Norristown.
How is ONYX WELLNESS CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is ONYX WELLNESS CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.9% here versus 17.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ONYX WELLNESS CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.2% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ONYX WELLNESS CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 119 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ONYX WELLNESS CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ONYX WELLNESS CENTER lag behind other Norristown options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.4 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Norristown
Norristown sits in Montgomery County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 146,901 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 41.3 years
- Median household income
- $93,518
- Median home value
- $326,200
Demographics for Montgomery County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Norristown.
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