Wayne County Nursing Home

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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 3.1 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: 9.0% — better than the New York average of 13.8% (35% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 5.1% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (65% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.3% — worse than the New York average of 6.8%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 9.5% — better than the New York average of 20.7% (54% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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