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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Wayne, NJ for 2024

Wayne, NJ is home to 53,369 residents, of whom 19.2% are ages 65 and older. Seniors here have access to leading-edge health care services at St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital. High-ranking Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains is less than 4 miles away as well.

Nursing homes provide around-the-clock supervision, medical care and personal services for people who can longer manage at home. Skilled nurses, nursing assistants, specialists, therapists and social workers coordinate services according to each resident’s needs. Such extensive care makes nursing homes cost more than other senior living arrangements. Nursing home costs in Wayne are quite expensive, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. Here, a semiprivate room carries an average monthly cost of $11,771, compared to the average American cost of only $7,756. Individuals who do not require such high levels of support may consider home health care or assisted living as a more affordable and suitable alternative.

This guide discusses the costs of nursing home care in Wayne and throughout the state. It also compares rates for different senior care options. Finally, it lists local resources for the city’s seniors and their families.

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Nursing Home Costs in Wayne, NJ

Nursing home semiprivate rooms in Wayne cost an average of $11,771 per month. Private rooms cost an average of $12,927.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Using monthly average rates of nursing home semiprivate rooms for reference, costs in Wayne exceed the national average by over $4,000. Wayne’s costs are about $500 above New Jersey’s statewide average as well.

Wayne is among the most expensive areas in New Jersey for nursing home care. Rooms in this city run $820 higher than costs in the Vineland area. Nursing home accommodations in Wayne are approximately $990 pricier than in the Trenton area. Wayne’s rates soar almost $2,500 above those of seniors in the Atlantic City area, too. However, Poughkeepsie area residents pay about $1,980 more on average than those in Wayne.

Wayne

$11,771

New Jersey

$11,254

United States

$7,756

Trenton Area

$10,783

Atlantic City Area

$9,277

Poughkeepsie Area

$13,748

Vineland Area

$10,950

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Families with seniors in Wayne may find it helpful to compare costs of nursing homes and other senior care arrangements to determine the best placement for their aging loved one. The most economical option is adult day health care, which carries a monthly cost of $1,950 on average. Home care and home health care are about $3,000 higher, each having a median rate of $4,957 per month. Assisted living is approximately $1,000 more than home services in this city, costing an average of $5,991 monthly. Nursing homes are the most expensive accommodation with an average price of $11,771 for a semiprivate room and $12,927 for a private room per month.

Home care

$4,957

Home health care

$4,957

Adult day health care

$1,950

Assisted living

$5,991

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$11,771

Nursing home (private room)

$12,927

Note: Data for Wayne was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York Area, NY, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Wayne, NJ

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Wayne, NJ

The following resources are available to help meet the medical, social and financial needs of Wayne’s seniors and their caregivers. These services may enable elders to age at home and delay early or unnecessary entry into a nursing home. If nursing home care becomes the best option, seniors have access to guidance and support as a long-term care facility resident.

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Passaic County Senior Services(973) 881-4000Passaic County’s Department of Senior Services is an Aging & Disability Resource Connection that provides and coordinates information, in-home evaluations, care management and benefits screenings. It facilitates access to home and community-based programs and nursing facility placement. Services include home health aides, housekeeping, transportation, legal services and social opportunities. Nutrition education, home-delivered and congregate meals are also available. Donations are welcome, but access to services does not depend on the ability to contribute.
Wayne Health Department Social Services(973) 694-1800, ext. 3281Wayne Health Department’s Social Services administers NJ/SHARES, the state’s energy assistance program, which helps income-eligible individuals pay their electric and gas bills. This office also runs the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) which provides free, unbiased assistance and guidance on Medicare benefits and claims, long-term care insurance, supplemental medical policies and other health insurance concerns.
New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman (NJLTCO)(877) 582-6995The NJLTCO accepts complaints made by or on behalf of long-term care facility residents regarding quality of care, violation of rights and safety. Field investigators/advocates make regular and unannounced visits to ensure that residents’ rights are being upheld. This agency also coordinates the I Choose Home NJ Program, which helps long-term care facility residents move back into the community with free or low-cost in-home supports.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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yakki007

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Atrium Post Acute Care of WayneView

My dad is a resident there and I am currently looking for other spots to relocate him. The rooms are not kept, walls are halfway painted, pieces of wood on floors behind beds, air conditioner...

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Thomas

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of CareOne at Wayne

My wife had spent a couple of weeks at CareOne at Wayne in the nursing part. They have a rehab that she went to every day. I liked the place then, and that's why I went and I toured the apartments....

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kapusta

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Lakeview Subacute Care Center

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