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Avalon Rehab and Care Center

2020 Route 23 North, Wayne, NJ 07470

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Avalon Rehab and Care Center is a nursing home in Wayne, New Jersey. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(973) 305-8400
Last standard health inspection
June 5, 2026 (5 months ago)
Certified beds
170
Residents per day, on average
161.2
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
2020 Route 23 Operating Company LLC
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the New Jersey average (18 vs 24).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was ATRIUM POST ACUTE CARE OF WAYNEVIEW.

  3. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Ownership

      CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

  4. 6 citations

    Health inspection on June 5, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 21, 2026.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 21, 2026.

    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 21, 2026.

    • Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 21, 2026.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 21, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 21, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2022.

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  5. 6 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 5, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0225. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 21, 2026.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 21, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 21, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0355 3 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 21, 2026.

    • Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 21, 2026.

    • Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 21, 2026.

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  6. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was Avalon Rehab and Care Center.

  7. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.

  8. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.7 to 3.1 hours per resident per day.

  9. CMS update of December 15, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  10. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was ATRIUM POST ACUTE CARE OF WAYNEVIEW.

  11. 1 citation

    Health inspection on October 22, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0576. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2025.

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  12. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was AVALON REHAB AND CARE CENTER.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0623 from the health inspection on December 19, 2024.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0625 from the health inspection on December 19, 2024.

  13. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to not rated by CMS. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  14. 3 citations

    Health inspection on December 19, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0623. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0625. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2025.

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  15. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 19, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0311. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2025.

    • Citation K0341. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2025.

    • Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 7, 2025.

    • Citation K0741. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2025.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2025.

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  16. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was ATRIUM POST ACUTE CARE OF WAYNEVIEW.

  17. 4 citations

    Health inspection on May 17, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2024.

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  18. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  19. 4 citations

    Health inspection on December 13, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • Citation F0732. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • Citation F0836. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

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  20. 13 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 13, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • Citation K0916. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • Citation K0531. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Avalon Rehab and Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists June 5, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Avalon Rehab and Care Center have?

CMS lists 18 health citations since December 13, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Avalon Rehab and Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Avalon Rehab and Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Avalon Rehab and Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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