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Onyx Wellness Center

Norristown, PennsylvaniaMedicare inspection record
(610) 275-6410

About Onyx Wellness Center

ONYX WELLNESS CENTER brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation expertise to Norristown, Pennsylvania, where trained medical staff focus on recovery and healing. Whether following hospitalization or managing complex health needs, our team provides compassionate, evidence-based care designed to help residents regain independence and return to daily life.

Community at a glance

Capacity

119 residents

Location

Norristown, PA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

205 EAST JOHNSON HIGHWAY, Norristown, Pennsylvania 19401

(610) 275-6410

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on March 5, 2026, state inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10.0).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 21 minutes with each resident a day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3 hours 53 minutes.

Medicare fined Onyx Wellness Center 2 times in the last three years, $109,841 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 21 minutesBelow the Pennsylvania average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day35 minutesBelow the Pennsylvania average
Nursing staff who left in the past year69%Above the Pennsylvania average

1 administrator has left the home in the past year.

Inspections

25 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

March 5, 2026 · Standard inspection · 7 citations

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 19, 2026
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareAlready fixed by Feb 7, 2026
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 19, 2026
  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 19, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 19, 2026
  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Mar 19, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 19, 2026

May 22, 2025 · Standard inspection · 8 citations

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryPlan to fix it accepted
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted
  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CarePlan to fix it accepted
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsPlan to fix it accepted
  • Provide appropriate foot care.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CarePlan to fix it accepted
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesPlan to fix it accepted
  • The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

    Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Resident RightsPlan to fix it accepted
April 16, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected May 5, 2025
January 21, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 3, 2025
December 9, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 7, 2025
August 1, 2024 · Standard inspection · 5 citations+
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 20, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Sep 20, 2024
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Sep 20, 2024
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Sep 20, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 20, 2024
January 31, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 1, 2024
  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 1, 2024

Fines and payment denials

2 fines totaling $109,841 in the last three years.

  • December 9, 2024Fine: $10,363
  • January 31, 2024Fine: $99,478

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Onyx Wellness Center LLC
Medicare-certified beds
119
Average residents per day
110
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
November 1, 1976
Part of a chain
Paramount Care Centers, 10 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
395346

Location

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205 EAST JOHNSON HIGHWAYNorristown, PA 19401

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Questions about Onyx Wellness Center

How did Onyx Wellness Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on March 5, 2026 and cited 7 health deficiencies. The Pennsylvania average is 10.0.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Onyx Wellness Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 21 minutes with each resident per day, including 35 minutes from registered nurses. 69% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Onyx Wellness Center been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Onyx Wellness Center 2 times in the last three years, totaling $109,841.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Norristown Skilled Nursing in Pennsylvania Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026