Wayne County Nursing Home
1529 Nye Road, Lyons, NY 14489
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Wayne County Nursing Home Compares
Wayne County Nursing Home is a 192-bed government-owned nursing facility in Lyons, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.1%) is above the New York average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 192 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.6% — better than the New York average of 13.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.1% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (66% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.8% — worse than the New York average of 6.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.9% — better than the New York average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Wayne County Nursing Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Wayne County Nursing Home with other nursing homes in Lyons.
How is Wayne County Nursing Home 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 practices help Wayne County Nursing Home keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.6% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Wayne County Nursing Home doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.1% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Wayne County Nursing Home?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Wayne County Nursing Home?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Lyons
Lyons sits in Wayne County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 16,957 (18.8%)
- Median age
- 43.9 years
- Median household income
- $62,003
- Median home value
- $130,000
Demographics for Wayne County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lyons.
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