Excel Care at Wayne
296 Hamburg Turnpike · Wayne, NJ · 07470 · 9737905800
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Excelcare
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.60 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
77% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.60 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 77% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 25, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315103 · certified since July 1, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.