Preakness Healthcare Center
305 OLDHAM ROAD, Wayne, NJ 07470
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How Preakness Healthcare Center Compares
Preakness Healthcare Center is a 406-bed government-owned nursing facility in Wayne, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.4%) is above the New Jersey average of 5.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 406 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% 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: 14.1% — worse than the New Jersey average of 12.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — worse than the New Jersey average of 2.3% (32% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.4% — worse than the New Jersey average of 5.7% (64% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.7% — worse 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 Preakness Healthcare Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Preakness Healthcare Center with other nursing homes in Wayne.
How is Preakness Healthcare Center 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 Preakness Healthcare Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.0% here versus 2.3% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Preakness Healthcare Center doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 9.4% here versus 5.7% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Preakness Healthcare Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 406 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Preakness Healthcare Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Preakness Healthcare Center lag behind other Wayne options?
Its 2-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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