Onyx Wellness Center
205 East Johnson Highway, Norristown, PA 19401 · (610) 275-6410
For profit - Limited Liability company · 119 certified beds
Onyx Wellness Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 7 citations, 2 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $109,841 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 5, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.March 5, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 5, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.March 5, 2026 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedMarch 5, 2026 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 5, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 5, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.March 5, 2026 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.May 22, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.May 22, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 16, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 21, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 9, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.August 1, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 31, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.January 31, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $10,363December 9, 2024
- Fine of $99,478January 31, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.35 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.58 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.63 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 69.4% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 119 |
| Average residents per day | 109.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Suburban Woods Health & Reha Norristown · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Markley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Norristown · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Ivory Wellness Center Norristown · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Norriton Square Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Norristown · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Brookside Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Abington · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Onyx Wellness Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.