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Wayne Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

30 West Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087112 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 129 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Wayne Center offers highly regarded rehabilitation therapy and a clean environment, which many families appreciate. However, because multiple reviewers have reported issues with responsiveness and communication, you should ensure you have a direct point of contact and visit during off-hours to observe staffing levels for yourself.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

129 reviews on Google
Wayne Center receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the compassionate nursing staff and effective rehabilitation services. However, significant concerns regarding communication, inconsistent responsiveness, and cleanliness issues in patient rooms have been raised by multiple reviewers. Prospective families should weigh the strong clinical support against reports of staffing shortages and lapses in basic care standards.

Quality Themes

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Food3.0Staff7.0Clean6.0Activities7.0Meds2.0Memory6.0Comms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Clean and welcoming common areas
  • Helpful and professional administrative support

Concerns

  • Poor communication with family members (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Slow response times for patient assistance (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inadequate room cleanliness and sanitation (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor food quality (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'15(1)'17(2)'19(8)'21(9)'23(21)'25(32)'26(19)

Distribution · 132 analyzed

5
87
4
18
3
6
2
3
1
18

How They Respond to Reviews

50%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your administrative team is very active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that family input to improve daily operations?
  • 2With the current staffing levels, what is the standard process for ensuring residents receive timely assistance when they press their call button?
  • 3We understand that communication is vital for families; what is the best way for us to stay updated on our loved one's health status and daily progress?
  • 4Could you walk us through your current housekeeping schedule and the protocols in place to ensure resident rooms are kept clean and sanitized?
  • 5I see that therapy services are a highlight here; how do you incorporate those physical and occupational therapy goals into the residents' daily activity schedules?
  • 6Regarding the dining experience, what options are available for residents to provide feedback on the menu or request specific dietary preferences?

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Key Review Excerpts

The nursing staff are knowledgeable and caring, and they are always attentive, kind with the residents, and kind to visiting family/friends too.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

The Physical and Occupational department was beyond compare. I made good progress and have returned home.

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★

My mother was here from 11/20 to 3/24. We were not happy with the care that she received . She fell multiple times, and we needed to insist to have her seen by a hospital.

Memory care family member · 2024★★☆☆☆
Source: 129 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.74hrs
99%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.53hrs
86%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
45%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
32%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Similar to Avg

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility75.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
75.2%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Chester
77.7%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.3%
Better than Avg
Here
6.3%
US
19.5%
PA
19.9%
Chester
19.2%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.5%
Better than Avg
Here
6.5%
US
15.4%
PA
17.8%
Chester
13.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
18.3%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Chester
8.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
29.1%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Chester
30.3%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.6%
Better than Avg
Here
11.6%
US
14.4%
PA
17.6%
Chester
18.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility47.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
47.6%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Chester
59.0%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility54.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
54.2%
US
79.7%
PA
68.7%
Chester
63.9%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.2%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Chester
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (10.1)
2 complaint-triggered
$21,018 in fines

Wayne Center shows a concerning pattern with families filing complaints that triggered three separate inspections, highlighting recurring issues with providing appropriate treatment and care according to residents' preferences and medical orders. The facility has struggled with treatment care coordination, medication management, and safety protocols across multiple surveys, though all deficiencies have been corrected by the provider with specific completion dates.

May 23, 2025Routine
5
0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0541Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0605Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Oct 7, 2024Complaint
1
0684Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Jul 1, 2024Routine
5
0686Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0131Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0694Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Aug 10, 2023Routine
5
0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0919Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

May 10, 2023Complaint
1
0684Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Oct 7, 2024

$8,824

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Wayne Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Genesis Healthcare

Chain Size

187 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 17 of 188

Ownership & Management

Owners

Genesis Operations IV LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Genesis Healthcare LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Berg, MichaelOfficer / DirectorBridgeford, LauraOfficer / DirectorMendelson, AviOfficer / DirectorEledge, RichardManagerLane, JoanneManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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