Nursing Home

Excel Care At Wayne

Overview of Excel Care at Wayne
Excelcare At Wayne is a healthcare center located in Wayne, New Jersey. It offers a full continuum of care including rehabilitation and nursing services. The facility is designed to provide a warm and comfortable atmosphere for residents.
(973) 790-5800

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
New Jersey average: 3.4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
New Jersey average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
New Jersey average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
New Jersey average: 4.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 2m per day

This home provides 22% less nursing time per resident than the New Jersey average.

New Jersey average: 3h 54m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 9m per day 29m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the New Jersey average
Occupancy rate 86.7%
Residents per day (avg) 112
Occupancy rate
86.7%
Residents per day (avg)
112

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

42% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$14.1M
Operating loss
-$942.7K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$14,146,341.00
Operating loss
$-942,686.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.8M
26.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.3M
Total costs $15.1M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
87%
In line with New Jersey average
Occupied beds
104 / 120
Average residents 119 per day

License details

Facility type
Long Term Care Facility
Expiration December 31, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 61614
CMS Certification Number: 315103

Ownership & operating entity

Excel Care At Wayne is administrated by Ms. MIRA GABA.

Owner name: THE GARDENS AT WAYNE POST ACUTE & NURSING CTR,LLC

Officers

Info Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility

Eliyahu Frankel, Rochel Frankel

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

State-of-the-art rehabilitation practices
skilled nursing services
spacious therapy wing
organized activities
community events

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short-Term Rehabilitation, Joint Replacement, Speech Therapy, Post Stroke, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Cardiac and Respiratory Recovery, Fractures/Multiple Trauma, Hospice/Palliative Care, Bariatric Care, Pain Management, Nutritional Service, Respite Care, CVA/Stroke Recovery, Dementia, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons, Epilepsy, Encephalopathy, Spinal Cord Injury, CHF, MI/Myocardial Infarction, Stent/Valve Replacement, Post CABG Recovery, A-Fib/Atrial Fibrillation, Milrinone/Primacor Drip, COPD, PNEUMONIA, Oxygen Dependent Respiratory Care, Chest Tube Management, Pulmonary Embolism Recovery, Tracheostomy Care, Long COVID Syndrome, End Stage Renal Disease, HD/Hemodialysis, Anemia/Blood Disorders, Blood Transfusions, Diabetes/Insulin Management, Hyper/Hypothyroidism, Cushing's Syndrome, IV Hydration, TPN/PPN, Antibiotics, Wound Care Nurse and Onsite Physicians, Debridement’s and Bedside procedures.
Operating Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Inspection History

In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.

7 visits/inspections

Results

28 with citations

0 without citations

New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections

New Jersey average: 6 inspections

New Jersey average: 30 inspections with citations

Latest inspection

Date:December 13, 2024
Type:Annual Inspection

27 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

New Jersey average 4


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations 9
Citations per inspection
3

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

6 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 9 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 9 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
43% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

1 critical citation More info New Jersey average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info New Jersey average: 0.4

8 moderate citations More info New Jersey average: 19.3

0 minor citations More info New Jersey average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care critical citation Oct 29, 2025

Care Planning moderate citation Oct 29, 2025

Pharmacy moderate citation Dec 13, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Dec 13, 2024
Corrected

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Address 1.2 miles from city center

Address Wayne, NJ 07470

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

348
Total Staff
127
Employees
221
Contractors
41,509
Total Hours (Quarter)
61
Avg Staff/Day
7.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse157.4 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse837.5 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant2017.7 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
300 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services
21 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
13 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Other Services
5 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
30.9%
of total hours from contractors
12,834 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 145 Registered Nurse: 7 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 8 Licensed Practical Nurse: 48 Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5614520120,19891100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse35488310,82191100%7.5
Registered Nurse87153,0078695%7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff100101,5979099%6.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist4048248897%5.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0887737481%6.7
Qualified Social Worker0227086470%8
Physical Therapy Aide0336517178%7
Speech Language Pathologist0225236875%7.7
Administrator1015206571%8
Dietitian3035176167%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant0664586470%6.2
Nurse Practitioner2024015156%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker2024005055%8
RN Director of Nursing1016489%8
Dental Services Staff3033922%9.8
Occupational Therapy Aide202911%4.5

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
104 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
20 residents (19.2%)
Medicaid
72 residents (69.2%)
Private pay or other
12 residents (11.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.4
9% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 13.1
5% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Average New Jersey avg: 4.5 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.8%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.2%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 18.3%
15% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.4%
40% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.9%
14% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.9%
201% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.7%
22% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 36.8%
226% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.1%
46% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.5%
5% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.87
38% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.94
16% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures
Above average New Jersey avg: 3.5 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 82.8%
5% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.3%
99% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 74.0%
8% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 21.2%
17% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 5.6%
32% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 2.3%
197% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 41.2%
23% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 58.2%
15% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 50.6%

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled, New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High urban demand; managed care model.

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.

~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).

Not assessed.

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.

~$500,000/year (projected, subject to final regs).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Jersey LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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