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Twin Cedars
Twin Cedars sits at 1456 Glassboro Road in Wenonah, New Jersey, a 37-bed assisted living community run by Gayatri Rama Assisted Living-Deptford LLC and administered by Ms. Dahena Velez. The neighborhood scores 33 on Walk Score, so it’s somewhat walkable but most trips still mean getting in a car. Right now the building is running at 57% occupancy, with 21 of its 37 beds filled.
A doctor is on staff, and licensed nurses and CNAs cover the building 24 hours a day. Residents can see a dentist, podiatrist, or optometrist on-site, along with getting lab work and EKG monitoring done without an outside trip. Medication supervision is available, and residents keep the option of their own physician or the house doctor.
Three home-cooked meals are served daily, with special diets accommodated, and the activity calendar runs through exercise classes, bingo, gardening, and seasonal parties. A volunteer program and regular religious services round out the offerings. For safety, hallways are monitored and exit doors are alarmed to help prevent wandering, and residents can get hairdressing and nail care without leaving the building.
New Jersey’s state inspections for a facility like this have tended to center on fire-safety systems, emergency preparedness, and staffing credentials rather than hands-on resident care. Twin Cedars accepts Medicaid, giving families a coverage path to plan around.
It’s a fit for older adults looking for a smaller, closely staffed community where medical care is close at hand and the days have real structure to them.
Community insights.
About this community
Twin Cedars is administered by Ms. Dahena Velez.
Inspection History
In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
• Total deficiencies (14% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 18 | 21 | This facility has 14% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (18 vs. NJ avg 21).↓ 14% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 9 | This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (4 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer |
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Routine inspections
| 3 | 4 | This facility has had 25% fewer routine inspections than the New Jersey average (3 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer |
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Complaint investigations
| 1 | 3 | This facility has had 67% fewer complaint investigations than the New Jersey average (1 vs. NJ avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer |
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Info below is compiled from the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Lions Gate | AL CCRC IL MC NH SNF | Voorhees Township (Laurelwood Corporate Center) | 110
Facility
110
NJ AVG
121
Rank
#210 / 422 | No |
56
Facility
56
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#165 / 484 | - | Lions Gate | Cristina Palella |
91.8%
Facility
91.8%
NJ AVG
74.6%
Rank
#47 / 343 | A | 11 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#164 / 411 | 22
Facility
22
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#284 / 409 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#250 / 409 |
| Terraces at Parke Place | AL MC RC | Sewell | 76
Facility
76
NJ AVG
121
Rank
#320 / 422 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#332 / 484 | Private Rooms | Terraces At Parke Place | Ms. Lori Udell |
77.6%
Facility
77.6%
NJ AVG
74.6%
Rank
#176 / 343 | - | 3 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#164 / 411 | 4
Facility
4
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#166 / 409 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#192 / 409 |
| United Methodist Communities at Pitman | AL IL MC SNF | Pitman (The Grove) | 72
Facility
72
NJ AVG
121
Rank
#331 / 422 | No |
54
Facility
54
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#184 / 484 | - | United Methodist Communities At Pitman | Ms. Michele Matthews |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
NJ AVG
74.6%
Rank
#124 / 343 | - | 14 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#164 / 411 | 25
Facility
25
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#320 / 409 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#250 / 409 |
| Brandywine Signature Haddonfield | AL MC RC | Haddonfield (Vernon) | 58
Facility
58
NJ AVG
121
Rank
#370 / 422 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#303 / 484 | - | Brandywine Living At Haddonfield | Ms. Jacqueline Friel |
86.2%
Facility
86.2%
NJ AVG
74.6%
Rank
#96 / 343 | - | 2 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#164 / 411 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 409 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 409 |
| Twin Cedars | AL | Wenonah | 37
Facility
37
NJ AVG
121
Rank
#403 / 422 | No |
33
Facility
33
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#317 / 484 | - | - | Ms. Dahena Velez |
56.8%
Facility
56.8%
NJ AVG
74.6%
Rank
#288 / 343 | - | 4 | 1
Facility
1
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#84 / 411 | 18
Facility
18
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#247 / 409 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#323 / 409 |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Jersey
Twin Cedars is located in Wenonah, New Jersey.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions about Twin Cedars
Who is the owner of Twin Cedars?
Twin Cedars is legally operated by Gayatri Rama Assisted Living-Deptford LLC, and administered by Ms. DAHENA VELEZ.
Is Twin Cedars in a walkable area?
Twin Cedars has a walk score of 33. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Twin Cedars?
According to NJ state health department records, Twin Cedars's license number is 82473.
When does Twin Cedars's license expire?
According to NJ state health department records, Twin Cedars's license expires on June 30, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at Twin Cedars?
Twin Cedars's occupancy is 56.8%.
Are pets allowed at Twin Cedars?
No, Twin Cedars has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Twin Cedars?
Ms. DAHENA VELEZ is the administrator of Twin Cedars.
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