Preakness Healthcare Center
Wayne, New Jersey
305 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ, 07470
Preakness Healthcare Center Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $15,646
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 1.09 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.41 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.68 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.02 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 3 to 2 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 406 certified beds · ~282 avg residents/day (70% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Preakness Healthcare Center is a county-owned facility located in Wayne, New Jersey, providing 406 certified beds for skilled nursing care. While the facility holds a 4-star CMS staffing rating, its overall performance is rated at 2 stars, reflecting 2-star ratings in both health inspections and quality measures.
Location
305 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ, 07470, Wayne, NJ
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Preakness Healthcare Center?
- Preakness Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did Preakness Healthcare Center score on health inspections?
- Preakness Healthcare Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Preakness Healthcare Center?
- Preakness Healthcare Center has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Preakness Healthcare Center have?
- Preakness Healthcare Center has 406 certified beds.
- Does Preakness Healthcare Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Preakness Healthcare Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Preakness Healthcare Center located?
- Preakness Healthcare Center is located at 305 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ, 07470, Wayne, New Jersey.
- How can I contact Preakness Healthcare Center?
- You can reach Preakness Healthcare Center by phone at +1 973-585-2132.
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About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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