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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Excel Care at Wayne operates a 120-bed nursing home in Wayne, New Jersey, focused primarily on short-term rehabilitation and acute skilled care. The address is 296 Hamburg Turnpike; the neighborhood is car-dependent (Walk Score 24), so you’ll need transportation to move around for appointments or visits. At 87% occupancy, the facility maintains fairly consistent census, with residents staying an average of about 129 days.
The staffing configuration provides approximately 3 hours of daily nursing care per resident. That breaks down to registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working 24-hour rotations, which means continuous coverage for the acute medical needs that come with the residents the facility serves. The therapy wing is substantial and equipped with modern rehabilitation technology.
What sets Excel Care apart is the breadth of its clinical programming. It’s not a general skilled nursing facility; it’s built around acute recovery and specialized conditions. Short-term patients come for post-operative rehabilitation following joint replacement, stroke, or cardiac procedures. Longer-stay residents may be managing conditions that require closer medical oversight: hemodialysis-dependent kidney disease, COPD exacerbations, Parkinson’s or multiple sclerosis, complex wound management, bariatric care.
The facility offers hospice and palliative services for those reaching end-of-life stages. There’s also pain management support and dedicated dementia programming, though the profile doesn’t detail how segregated or distinct that program is.
Daily life includes organized activities and community events, which is a given, though the profile lacks specifics about what those actually look like.
The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. No out-of-pocket pricing is published on their profile.
State inspections since 2011 reveal a recurring pattern: documentation and supervision gaps, especially around risk mitigation for residents prone to wandering or elopement, and inconsistencies in care execution such as medication administration and incontinence management. Life safety compliance involving fire systems and electrical maintenance has also come up. The facility has attempted corrective actions in response, though the pattern hasn’t fully resolved. This is a facility with genuine clinical depth and infrastructure, but one where compliance monitoring suggests you’d want to review the latest state inspection data yourself before placement.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 256th out of 274 homes in New Jersey for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 26m per day | ▼ 37% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 37m per day | ▼ 34% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 1h 33m per day | ▼ 30% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 6m per day | ▼ 39% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 4m per day | ▼ 30% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 14m per day | ▼ 51% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%Excel Care At Wayne is administrated by Ms. Mira Gaba.
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Eliyahu Frankel, Rochel Frankel
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 38 | 18 | This facility has 111% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (38 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 111% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2011.
| 2.5 | 1.2 | This facility has 108% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (2.5 vs. NJ avg 1.2).↑ 108% worse |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 5.4 | 2 | This facility has 170% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (5.4 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 170% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 7 | 9 | This facility has 22% fewer total inspections than a typical New Jersey nursing home (7 vs. NJ avg 9).↓ 22% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
New Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
New Jersey average 20.9
New Jersey average 5.35
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).
43% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.7
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.4
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
31% fewer staff per resident than New Jersey average
0% compared with New Jersey average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
8 total: 6 full-time employees and 2 contractors.
8
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 21 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
21
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 45 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
45
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
4,056 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 45 | 0 | 45 | 15,712 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 0 | 21 | 5,750 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,191 | 92 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 2 | 8 | 2,041 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,904 | 87 | 95% | 6.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,829 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 906 | 68 | 74% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 880 | 72 | 78% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 9 | 9 | 708 | 71 | 77% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 7 | 7 | 576 | 65 | 71% | 7.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 482 | 57 | 62% | 7.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 466 | 62 | 67% | 7.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 61 | 66% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 59 | 64% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 413 | 59 | 64% | 7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 263 | 43 | 47% | 5.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 94 | 12 | 13% | 7.8 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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 averageNew Jersey average: 6.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
13.1
5% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 12.4
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.8%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.2%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.3%
15% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.4%
40% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.9%
14% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.9%
201% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.7%
22% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
36.8%
226% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.1%
46% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.5%
5% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 93.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 97.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.87
38% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.08
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.94
16% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.12
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
82.8%
5% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 78.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.3%
99% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
74.0%
8% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 80.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
21.2%
17% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 25.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
5.6%
32% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 8.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
2.3%
197% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
41.2%
23% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
58.2%
15% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
42% of new residents, often for short stays.
17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
104Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Excel Care At Wayne based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #217 / 272Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 217th out of 272 homes in New Jersey. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New Jersey average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wayne's city center to Excel Care At Wayne's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Excel Care At Wayne is located in Wayne, New Jersey.
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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
| Careone At Wayne |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Wayne (Packanack Lake) | 101
Facility
101
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#367 / 561 |
86.1%
Facility
86.1%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#163 / 493 | +12% | 3.10
Facility
3.10
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#244 / 274 | -36% | -20% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 276 | 5
Facility
5
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#10 / 276 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#8 / 276 | - | 91 |
24
Facility
24
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#482 / 640 | - | $27.1M
Facility
$27.1M
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#52 / 272 | $8.6M
Facility
$8.6M
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#163 / 272 | 31.6%
Facility
31.6%
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#263 / 272 | 315477 | ||||
| Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Wayne (Pines Lake) | 120
Facility
120
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#236 / 561 |
89.2%
Facility
89.2%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#115 / 493 | +16% | 3.41
Facility
3.41
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#186 / 274 | +72% | -12% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 276 | 17
Facility
17
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#106 / 276 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#171 / 276 | - | 107 |
26
Facility
26
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#461 / 640 | Quinto Delta LLC | $16.5M
Facility
$16.5M
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#172 / 272 | $8.4M
Facility
$8.4M
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#169 / 272 | 50.7%
Facility
50.7%
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#139 / 272 | 315234 | ||||
| Preakness Healthcare Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Wayne | 406
Facility
406
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#3 / 561 |
65.5%
Facility
65.5%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#373 / 493 | -15% | 4.14
Facility
4.14
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#66 / 274 | +102% | +7% | $15.6k
Facility
$15.6k
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#176 / 276 | 34
Facility
34
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#248 / 276 | 4.9
Facility
4.9
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#137 / 276 | 1 | 275 |
6
Facility
6
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#603 / 640 | County Of Passaic Department Of Finance | $59.1M
Facility
$59.1M
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#7 / 272 | $36.7M
Facility
$36.7M
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#2 / 272 | 62.1%
Facility
62.1%
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#34 / 272 | 315361 | ||||
| Excel Care At Wayne |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Wayne (Packanack Lake) | 120
Facility
120
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#236 / 561 |
86.7%
Facility
86.7%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#152 / 493 | +13% | 3.03
Facility
3.03
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#256 / 274 | -32% | -22% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 276 | 9
Facility
9
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#30 / 276 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#39 / 276 | 1 | 110 |
24
Facility
24
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#482 / 640 | Rochel Frankel | $14.1M
Facility
$14.1M
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#202 / 272 | $6.7M
Facility
$6.7M
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#217 / 272 | 47.2%
Facility
47.2%
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#180 / 272 | 315103 | ||||
| Complete Care At Wayne Hills Rehab & Resp Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Wayne (Packanack Lake) | 120
Facility
120
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#236 / 561 |
70.8%
Facility
70.8%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#327 / 493 | -8% | 2.49
Facility
2.49
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#274 / 274 | -30% | -36% | $97.5k
Facility
$97.5k
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 276 | 19
Facility
19
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#132 / 276 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#52 / 276 | 1 | 85 |
24
Facility
24
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#482 / 640 | Lakeview Opco Holdco LLC | $14.1M
Facility
$14.1M
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#203 / 272 | $8.7M
Facility
$8.7M
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#158 / 272 | 61.6%
Facility
61.6%
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#37 / 272 | 315110 |
Excel Care At Wayne is in the Packanack Lake neighborhood of Wayne.
The legal owner and operator of Excel Care At Wayne is The Gardens At Wayne Post Acute & Nursing Ctr,Llc.
Excel Care At Wayne has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to NJ state health department records, Excel Care At Wayne's license number is 61614.
According to NJ state health department records, Excel Care At Wayne's license expires on December 31, 2025.
Excel Care At Wayne's occupancy is 87%.
Ms. MIRA GABA is the administrator of Excel Care At Wayne.
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