nursing home in Norristown, PA
Onyx Wellness Center
205 East Johnson Highway, Norristown, PA 19401 · (610) 275-6410
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Onyx Wellness Center at a glance
Onyx Wellness Center is a 119-bed for-profit nursing home in Norristown, Pennsylvania (Montgomery County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 5, 2026) found 7 health citations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $109,841.
Nursing staff turnover is 69.4% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 119
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Paramount Care Centers
- Medicare-certified since
- November 1, 1976
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Montgomery County
- CMS Certification Number
- 395346
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.35 hrs | 3.89 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.58 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.14 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.07 hrs | 3.53 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 69.4% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 36.4% | 39.9% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 7 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 128 | 82.4 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $109,841 | $25,774 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 119 | 127 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 110 | 105 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 92.2% | 84% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.3% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 23.6% | 17.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 16.1% | 16.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 9.6% | 17% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 48.8% | 10.8% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 17.7% | 20% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22.6% | 25.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.1% | 93.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 74.8% | 87.5% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 4.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 78.1% | 68.7% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 53.3% | 70% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 25 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected March 19, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 7, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 Standard | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 19, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 19, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 19, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 19, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 19, 2026 |
| May 22, 2025 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected July 1, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 18, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 18, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 Complaint | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 18, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 Standard | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0744 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 18, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 18, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate foot care. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0687 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 18, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 18, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 Standard | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0574 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected June 18, 2025 |
| April 16, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 5, 2025 |
| January 21, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| December 9, 2024 Complaint | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 7, 2025 |
| August 1, 2024 Complaint | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| August 1, 2024 Standard | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0801 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| August 1, 2024 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| August 1, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| August 1, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| January 31, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected March 1, 2024 |
| January 31, 2024 Complaint | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 1, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $109,841 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2024 | Fine | $10,363 |
| January 31, 2024 | Fine | $99,478 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CZERMEK, MICHAEL Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 25% | 05/01/2025 |
| KRAUS, ABRAHAM Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 67% | 05/01/2025 |
| FRIEDLANDER, MEIR Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| GRAF, ANDREW Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| MARLOW, LAURI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| ONYX IVORY PROPCO LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2026 |
| PARAMOUNT CARE CENTERS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| FRIEDLANDER, MEIR Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| MARLOW, LAURI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| PARAMOUNT CARE CENTERS LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Onyx Wellness Center's rating?
Onyx Wellness Center has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Pennsylvania nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Onyx Wellness Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Pennsylvania average of 10. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Onyx Wellness Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Onyx Wellness Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Paramount Care Centers. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Onyx Wellness Center and how do I contact it?
Onyx Wellness Center is at 205 East Johnson Highway, Norristown, PA 19401. Phone: (610) 275-6410.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.