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Onyx Wellness Center
205 East Johnson Highway, Norristown, PA 19401
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Onyx Wellness Center, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, is certified for 119 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Paramount Care Centers chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 11, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 21.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $110K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 69.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Montgomery Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 20 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.0 | 16.8 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 69.4% | 42.5% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $109,841 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (58 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 5 Mar 2026, 22 May 2025.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×2 D ×15 E ×4 F ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | C | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2025 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 9 Dec 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Mar 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 2024 | Fine | $10,363 | |
| 31 Jan 2024 | Fine | $99,478 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 69.4%, RNs 36.4%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.1% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.6% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.6% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Onyx Wellness Center Llc. Chain: Paramount Care Centers (10 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount Care Centers LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| Onyx Ivory Propco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2026 |
| Paramount Care Centers LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Montgomery County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artman Lutheran Home | Ambler | 61 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 27.9 | — | 11 May 2026 |
| Dock Terrace | Lansdale | 72 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Dresher Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center | Fort Washington | 118 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4.2 | — | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Elm Terrace Gardens | Lansdale | 72 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5.6 | — | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Frederick Living - Cedarwood | Frederick | 61 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1.6 | — | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Gwynedd Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Lansdale | 181 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 8.3 | $24K | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Health Center At the Hill At Whitemarsh, The | Lafayette Hill | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1.7 | — | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Hrh Transitional Care Unit(A D/B/A Entity of Hrhs) | Meadowbrook | 21 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 14.3 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
All 58 facilities in Montgomery County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Onyx Wellness Center been cited for?
25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Onyx Wellness Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $110K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Onyx Wellness Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Onyx Wellness Center?
It is part of the Paramount Care Centers chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Paramount Care Centers LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Onyx Wellness Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.