Excel Care At Wayne
Wayne, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315103) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,281
Phone: (973) 790-5800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Excel Care At Wayne has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below New Jersey's state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Excel Care At Wayne reports 3.28 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 75.2%, which is notably high.
Excel Care At Wayne has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,281.00, with no payment denials. CMS data available does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Excel Care At Wayne is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Wayne, Passaic County, New Jersey, certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been federally certified since July 1970. On average, 108.9 residents live at the facility at any given time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Excel Care At Wayne holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its component ratings are mixed: a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, a quality measures rating of 4 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 75.2%, a high figure relative to typical facility turnover rates.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,281.00 assessed against the facility, and no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available data for this facility.
Excel Care At Wayne is part of the Excelcare chain, which operates 8 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.3 out of 5. There is no record of a change in ownership within the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Excel Care At Wayne has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Excel Care At Wayne is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.28 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 75.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,281.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided 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?
Excel Care At Wayne has 120 certified beds with an average of 108.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Excelcare chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Excel Care At Wayne scores 1, 2, 1, and 4 respectively on these measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 9737905800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 9737905800 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data for Excel Care At Wayne at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315103?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.