Careone at Wayne
493 Black Oak Ridge Road · Wayne, NJ · 07470 · 9736929500
101 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Careone
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.92 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 17% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315477 · certified since June 24, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.