Nursing home / skilled nursing
Wayne Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Bronx, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3530 WAYNE AVENUE |
| City | Bronx |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 10467 |
| County | Bronx |
| Phone | 718-655-1700 |
| Website | http://www.thewaynecenter.com/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 335495 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 243 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | July 1, 1976 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Wayne Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation is in 3530 WAYNE AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10467. Phone: 718-655-1700. Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2, staffing 2, quality measures 5). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 51.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 30.0%.
More about this provider
| The Wayne Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in the Bronx states it has provided comprehensive care since 1974, with skilled rehabilitation (physical, occupational and speech therapy), 24-hour nursing/medical care, dietary services supervised by registered dieticians (kosher food noted), social services, therapeutic recreation, and specialized programs including ventilator/pulmonary rehab, wound management, trach care, stroke recovery, Alzheimer's/dementia care and hospice/palliative care, aiming to help every resident enjoy life to the fullest with the highest possible level of independence. | |
| Services and programs | Rehabilitation Services (physical, occupational and speech therapy, 7 days/week); Dietary Services; Medical Care Services (24-hour nursing care); Social Services; Therapeutic Recreation; Ventilator and Pulmonary Rehabilitation; Specialized Wound Management Program; Comprehensive Short Term/Long Term Rehabilitation; Trach Care; IV Administration; Stroke Recovery and Stroke Care; Post Hospital and Surgical Recovery; Pain Management; Alzheimers/Dementia Care; Psychological Services; PICC line insertion & management; Hospice/Palliative Care; Joint Replacement Recovery; Discharge Planning; LVAD; Diabetes Management |
| Inspection highlights | Site states: 'We are rated 3 stars overall with CMS, including 3 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for staffing and 4 stars for quality measures.' |
| Visiting and contact details | Contact page: Phone (718) 655-1700; Email info@TheWayneCenter.com; Hours Monday-Friday 10AM-8PM; video or in-person visits can be scheduled by emailing Time2Connect@TheWayneCenter.com; address published as 3530 Wayne Avenue, Bronx, New York 10467-1511 |
| Website | http://www.thewaynecenter.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 1.06 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.49 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 56 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 51.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 36 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 56 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 36 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2025-01-21 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 11 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 7 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 2 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.93065 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 36.4 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 1.36901 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 30.0 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.29777 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.36167 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.12763 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.83204 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.06999 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 0.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Legal Business Name | WAYNE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 236.6 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Wayne Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation
Where is Wayne Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation located?
Wayne Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation is at 3530 WAYNE AVENUE, Bronx, New York 10467.
What care and services does Wayne Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation offer?
Wayne Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Wayne Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Medicare-certified?
Yes. Wayne Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Wayne Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation's quality rating?
CMS gives Wayne Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation an overall star rating of 3 out of 5.
How do I contact Wayne Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation?
Call Wayne Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation at 718-655-1700.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in New York can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.