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Wayne Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation in Bronx, NY

Wayne Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation is a nursing home community in Bronx, NY.

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Wayne Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation in Bronx, NY

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  • Interior

    A modern hotel room featuring a bed and a couch with neutral-colored decor.

  • Bedroom

    A hospital room with a bed and bedside table.

  • Windows

    A bright and spacious interior seating area with tables and chairs beside large windows.

  • Lighting

    A modern reception area with green accents and stylish lighting.

  • Healthcare

    An empty modern clinic room with medical chairs and equipment.

  • Spa

    A tranquil spa room with a massage table and floral wallpaper.

  • Golf

    Modern indoor golf training area with simulators and putters.

3530 Wayne Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 116 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
9
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Wayne Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation

common 30 reviews mention this

Staff compassion and communication

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are attentive, kind, and responsive.

Across many reviews, families say the staff treats residents with compassion and keeps them informed, including support from social services. Several mention being updated on condition changes, feeling comfortable asking questions, and getting help during discharge or care transitions. A few reviews criticize communication or responsiveness, especially when families felt urgent needs were not handled promptly.

common 28 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness stands out

Many reviewers highlight a clean, well-kept environment and good hygiene practices.

A large share of reviews describe the facility as very clean and well maintained, with patients observed to look clean and cared for. Some reviewers also mention how fresh the building feels and that housekeeping keeps areas in good shape. However, a recurring minority of reviews describe problems such as dirty rooms, odors, soiled garments, and missed hygiene needs, which families found unacceptable.

differentiator 12 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy receive praise

Rehabilitation programming is one of the most consistently praised parts of the stay.

Residents and families frequently describe the rehab department as strong, with therapists who are hands-on and dedicated during physical and occupational therapy. Multiple reviews point to therapy spaces being set up to help patients practice daily life skills, not just exercises. Some reviews still include complaints about parts of nursing or overall care, but the rehab team is often singled out as supportive and effective.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Care and hygiene concerns

Some reviews report serious gaps in nursing attention, hygiene, and timely medical response.

A subset of reviewers describe hygiene lapses and inadequate attention to prevent infections or injuries, including issues that escalated health outcomes. Others report situations like residents being left in soiled garments, delays in cleaning, or difficulty getting help when conditions worsened. Several also mention problems with staffing behavior or responsiveness after requests for escalation or hospital transfer.

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Features

Housing

  • 243 resident community capacity 243 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • LaGuardia (7 miles away) LaGuardia (7 miles away)
  • Westchester Cty (16 miles away) Westchester Cty (16 miles away)
  • John F Kennedy International (17 miles away) John F Kennedy International (17 miles away)
  • Newark International (20 miles away) Newark International (20 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.1 miles)

Transportation

  • MTA Fordham Metro-North Station (1.6 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Fordham Rd (1.8 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Inwood/207th St (2.4 miles)
  • Metro North - Riverdale Station (2.5 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Dyckman St (2.9 miles)
  • Metro North - Mt Vernon East Train Station (3.2 miles)
  • MTA Subway - 190th St (3.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Bronx VA Medical Center (1.8 miles)
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital (2 miles)
  • St Barnabas Hospital (2.1 miles)
  • Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion (4.3 miles)
  • Milstein Hospital Building (4.4 miles)
  • Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital (5.2 miles)
  • Manhattan Psychiatric Center (7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Last Stop Bar & Grill (2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (5 miles)
  • Kura Revolving Sushi Bar (5.1 miles)
  • The River Palm Terrace (5.5 miles)
  • Harlem Kebab Grill (6.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (6.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • The Riverdale Minyan (2 miles)

Parks

  • Riverdale Park (2.2 miles)
  • Inwood Hill Park (2.4 miles)
  • J. Hood Wright Park (4.1 miles)
  • Flat Rock Brook Nature Center (4.8 miles)
  • St Nicholas Park (5.5 miles)
  • Marcus Garvey Park (6.3 miles)
  • Randall's Island Park (6.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Bay Plaza Cinema 13 (2.9 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse Yonkers (7.5 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Shops At Riverside 9 (8.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital (4.4 miles)
  • Park Medical Group PA (5.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Cafe Zeppieri (5.7 miles)
  • Kuppi Coffee Company (6.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.3 miles)

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