Onyx Wellness Center

Nursing Home · Norristown, PA

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number395346

Contact & location

205 East Johnson Highway
Norristown, PA 19401
Montgomery County
Phone
(610) 275-6410
ZIP code
19401 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
119
Residents per day
109.7 (92% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Onyx Wellness Center LLC
Chain
Paramount Care Centers (10 facilities, avg 3.3★)
Medicare certified since
November 1, 1976
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.35 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.58 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.63 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.14 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.07 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
69.4 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
36.4 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 5, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
25 health · 1 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-05 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2026-03-19
2026-03-05 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-02-07
2026-03-05 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-19
2026-03-05 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-19
2026-03-05 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-19
2026-03-05 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-19
2026-03-05 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-19
2025-05-22 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-18
2025-05-22 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-18
2025-05-22 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-18
2025-05-22 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-18
2025-05-22 Provide appropriate foot care.
F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-18
2025-05-22 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.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-18
2025-05-22 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-18
2025-05-22 The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
F0574 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-18
2025-04-16 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-05
2025-01-21 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-03-03
2024-12-09 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-07
2024-08-01 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-20
2024-08-01 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-20
2024-08-01 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-20
2024-08-01 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-20
2024-08-01 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.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-20
2024-01-31 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-03-01
2024-01-31 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-01

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

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

DateTypeAmount
2024-12-09Fine$10,363
2024-01-31Fine$99,478

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Czermek, Michael (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 25%
Kraus, Abraham (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 67%
Friedlander, Meir (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Graf, Andrew (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Marlow, Lauri (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Onyx Ivory Propco LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Paramount Care Centers LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Friedlander, Meir (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Marlow, Lauri (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Paramount Care Centers LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Onyx Wellness Center?

Onyx Wellness Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Pennsylvania.

How many beds does Onyx Wellness Center have?

It has 119 certified beds and cares for about 110 residents per day.

Has Onyx Wellness Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $109,841 in the last three years.

Who owns Onyx Wellness Center?

It is part of Paramount Care Centers and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Onyx Wellness Center?

(610) 275-6410. The facility is located at 205 East Johnson Highway, Norristown, PA 19401.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.