Preakness Healthcare Center
Wayne, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315361) · 406 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,646
Phone: (973) 585-2132 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Preakness Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Preakness Healthcare Center reports 4.00707 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.06153 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.7 percent.
CMS records show one federal fine totaling $15,646.00 for Preakness Healthcare Center, with no payment denials on record. The provided data does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Preakness Healthcare Center is a county government-owned nursing home in Wayne, New Jersey (Passaic County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 1996. The facility is certified for 406 beds and reports an average of 269.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Preakness Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 5 out of 5. Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.00707 hours per resident per day, with 1.06153 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.7 percent.
On penalties, CMS records show one federal fine totaling $15,646.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials recorded. CMS data for this facility does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation. There is no indication in the provided data that ownership changed within the past 12 months, nor is there information indicating this facility is part of a multi-facility chain.
Families considering this facility should review the full inspection history, quality measures, and staffing details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data as provided and may not capture the most recent updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Preakness Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.00707 hours per resident per day, including 1.06153 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5 and a nursing turnover rate of 23.7 percent.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show one federal fine totaling $15,646.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 406 beds and reports an average of 269.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a county government entity; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 2, 1, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 9735852132 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not address touring details; contact the facility at 9735852132 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315361?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.