D

Preakness Healthcare Center

305 OLDHAM ROAD, WAYNE, NJ 07470
Score: 42 / 100

CMS data shows Preakness Healthcare Center earning a D grade with a score of 42/100, placing it below most facilities in New Jersey. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Preakness Healthcare Center provides above-average staffing with 4.19 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 35 deficiencies at Preakness Healthcare Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.19 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.10 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.41 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.68 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.87 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.90 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

35
Total Deficiencies
Jan 7, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 32 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    May 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0607 Severity E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    Jan 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0640 Severity E
    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    Jan 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 9.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.8% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 15.9% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 1.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 7.1% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 4.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $15,646

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 42 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - County
Certified Beds
406
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17