Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Passaic County, NJ (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Passaic County, NJ, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Careone at Wayne
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 16 min a day with each resident (New Jersey average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Complete Care at Hamilton
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 30 min a day with each resident (New Jersey average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $25,313 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Doctors Subacute Healthcare
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 47 min a day with each resident (New Jersey average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Health Center at Bloomingdale
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 24 min a day with each resident (New Jersey average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Atrium Post Acute Care of Wayne
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 51 min a day with each resident (New Jersey average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $3,418 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Barnert Subacute Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 23 min a day with each resident (New Jersey average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Windmere
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, – for staffing and – for quality of care. Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Lakeland Nursing & Rehab
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 31 min a day with each resident (New Jersey average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Avalon Rehab and Care Center
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 1 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 2 hr 59 min a day with each resident (New Jersey average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Complete Care at Fair Lawn Edge
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 01 min a day with each resident (New Jersey average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $10,036 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Passaic County, NJ
What is the best-rated nursing home in Passaic County, NJ?
By Medicare’s ratings, Careone At Wayne ranks first in Passaic County, NJ, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Passaic County, NJ?
18 homes in Passaic County, NJ qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Passaic County, NJ, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data