Careone at Wayne
493 Black Oak Ridge Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
Careone at Wayne 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.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (973) 692-9500
- Last standard health inspection
- December 23, 2025 (10 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 101
- Residents per day, on average
- 92.7
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- 493 Black Oak Ridge Road, LLC
- Chain
- Careone
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the New Jersey average (8 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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on December 23, 2025
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 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 3 times since 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 23, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 January 10, 2026.
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 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 29, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on August 29, 2024
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 September 12, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2024.
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 September 12, 2024.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 29, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.
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 September 12, 2024.
Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2024.
Citation K0362. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.
Citation K0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2024.
Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 August 30, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 23, 2023
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 August 1, 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 August 15, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CARE ONE LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/18/2004
- DES 2009 GST TRUST5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/01/2021
- DES HOLDING CO., INC.5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/18/2004
- DES-C 2009 GRAT5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/31/2009
- STRAUS, DANIEL5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/18/2004
- CARE ONE MANAGEMENT, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/18/2004
- HEALTHBRIDGE MANAGEMENT LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/25/2008
Questions
When was Careone at Wayne last inspected?
CMS lists December 23, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Careone at Wayne have?
CMS lists 8 health citations since August 29, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Careone at Wayne been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Careone at Wayne?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Careone at Wayne a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.