Federal & State Data · Every Licensed Facility · Updated May 04, 2026

Nursing Homes in Wayne, NJ

All 17 licensed facilities ranked by federal Clarity Score — not by who pays a $5,000 referral commission.

17
Licensed Facilities
55
Avg Clarity Score
0
Medicare Certified
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Source: CMS Federal Inspection Database · State Licensing Data · palmelle.com

📊 Summary — Nursing Homes in Wayne, NJ

According to federal CMS inspection data, there are 17 licensed nursing homes in Wayne, NJ. The average Clarity Score across all facilities is 55/100 — a composite from federal health inspections, staffing ratios, and quality metrics updated May 04, 2026.

The highest-rated nursing home in Wayne is EXCEL CARE AT WAYNE, with a Clarity Score of 57/100. Other top-ranked facilities include COMPLETE CARE AT WAYNE HILLS REHAB & RESP CENTER, LLANFAIR HOUSE CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER.

0 of these facilities accept Medicare. 1 have active critical inspection flags — all displayed transparently on each facility's Palmelle page. Unlike directories that charge families $3,000–$7,000 referral fees and omit facilities that won't pay, Palmelle lists every licensed nursing home in Wayne, ranked only by what federal inspectors found.

Source: CMS federal inspection data via Palmelle · palmelle.com · Updated May 04, 2026
17
Total Licensed
Nursing Homes
55/100
Average
Clarity Score
0
Medicare
Certified
1
With Critical
Inspection Flags

Nursing Homes in Wayne, NJ

17 facilities · ranked by Clarity Score

Why this list is different from A Place for Mom

A Place for Mom, Caring.com, and SeniorAdvisor earn $3,000–$7,000 per family placement. Facilities that won't pay those fees get omitted from their results — meaning families never see them. Palmelle lists all 17 licensed nursing homes in Wayne, including those that don't pay commissions, ranked only by what federal inspectors found. Learn more →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes are in Wayne, NJ?
There are 17 licensed nursing homes in Wayne, NJ according to federal CMS and state licensing data updated May 04, 2026. Palmelle lists all of them — including facilities that don't pay referral fees to other directories.
What is the best nursing home in Wayne, NJ?
Based on federal CMS inspection data, EXCEL CARE AT WAYNE has the highest Clarity Score (57/100) among nursing homes in Wayne, NJ. Other top-ranked facilities include COMPLETE CARE AT WAYNE HILLS REHAB & RESP CENTER, LLANFAIR HOUSE CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER. Clarity Scores are calculated from federal health inspections, staffing ratios, and quality metrics — they cannot be purchased or influenced.
What is the average Clarity Score for nursing homes in Wayne?
The average Clarity Score for nursing homes in Wayne, NJ is 55/100. Scores of 80+ indicate strong federal inspection results. Scores of 50–79 are average. Scores below 50 indicate concerns worth investigating before choosing a facility.
Do nursing homes in Wayne accept Medicare?
0 of the 17 nursing homes in Wayne, NJ are Medicare-certified according to CMS data. Medicare certification is verified annually during federal inspections.
Are there nursing homes in Wayne with serious violations?
1 nursing homes in Wayne, NJ have critical inspection flags in federal data. Palmelle displays all flags transparently on each facility's page — we never hide negative findings. A Clarity Score below 50 is a signal to examine a facility's inspection history closely before making a decision.