Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Preakness Healthcare Center
Nursing Home in Paterson
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Preakness Healthcare Center
Nursing Home in Paterson
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Preakness Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Preakness Healthcare Center, a 406-bed skilled nursing facility in Wayne, New Jersey, stands as a beacon of top-quality healthcare since 1929. Owned and operated by the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners, residents can trust it to meet all state and federal regulations. This center’s mission is the delivery of superior patient care, including sub-acute care, physical rehabilitation, long-term care, behavioral management, Ventilator/Respiratory Care Hospice and Palliative Care, and Respite services.
Preakness Healthcare Center creates a welcoming environment with a selection of amenities like private and semi-private rooms, courtyards and patios, exercise facilities, and an on-site hair salon. Combining its reputation for high-quality healthcare with top-tier amenities and a pet-friendly approach, Preakness Healthcare Center positions itself as a trusted nursing home care provider.
Quality ratings
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 65th out of 258 homes in New Jersey.
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.
This home is ranked 65th out of 258 homes in New Jersey.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.
4h 8m per day
Rank #65 / 258Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th out of 258 homes in New Jersey.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New Jersey average, with a ranking across 258 New Jersey SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs New Jersey avg
+7%
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
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.
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3h 49m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
65.5%
Rank #219 / 260Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 219th out of 260 homes in New Jersey.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its statewide rank out of 260. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
268 days
Occupancy rate
65.5%
Rank #219 / 260Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 219th out of 260 homes in New Jersey.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its statewide rank out of 260. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
268 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
34% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
22 days
Private pay
19% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Medicaid
47% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Finances and operations
Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$59.1M
Surplus of revenue
$1
Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$59.1M Rank #13 / 256Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 256 homes in New Jersey.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the New Jersey SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Surplus of revenue
$1
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #4 / 256Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 256 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.
$25.3M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #4 / 256Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 256 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.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$33.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$59.1M
Walk Score: 6 / 100 Rank #82 / 90Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 82nd out of 90 homes in New Jersey.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New Jersey SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
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Preakness Healthcare Center is located in Wayne, New Jersey.
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3.7 miles from city center
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Penalties and fines
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
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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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).
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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. |
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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).
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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. |
Paterson | 120 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Atlas Rehabilitation & Healthcare at Daughters of Miriam | - |
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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).
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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. |
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| Barnert Subacute Rehabilitation Center | - |
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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).
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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. |
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| Doctors Subacute Care | - |
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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).
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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. |
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