Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center
Assisted Living, Home Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Maplewood, NJ

Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center

Assisted Living, Home Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Maplewood, NJ

Overview of Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center

Winchester Gardens sits at 333 Elmwood Avenue in Maplewood, New Jersey, a 72-bed Life Plan Community that covers the full spectrum of senior care. Independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and respite care are all offered under one roof, administered by Mr. David Weiner and operated by Marcus L. Ward Home. The neighborhood is very walkable, with a Walk Score of 81, so most errands don’t require a car.

Occupancy runs at 82%, with 59 of the 72 beds filled. Clinical staffing is a notable piece of the picture here: residents see roughly 1 hour 52 minutes of registered nurse time, 1 hour 16 minutes of LPN care and 2 hours 27 minutes of nurse aide time each day.

Rehabilitation services, short-term rehab and respite care round out the clinical offerings, backed by licensed nurses and CNAs. Home care is also available for families who need support that extends beyond the community itself. New Jersey’s Department of Health, which conducts routine inspections, has focused its review on this community’s care planning and documentation practices.

Winchester Gardens suits families looking for one place that can carry a resident from independent living through skilled nursing care, without a move to a different facility as needs change.

Bed community size
72-bed community Rank #453 / 560Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 453rd out of 560 homes in New Jersey for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Jersey facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 81 / 100 Rank #83 / 638Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 83rd out of 638 homes in New Jersey for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Jersey facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
82%
Rank #214 / 478Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 214th out of 478 homes in New Jersey for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 478. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%
Occupied beds
59 / 72
Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
ExpirationJuly 31, 2026 Expires in 4 days
License Number30a000
CMS Certification Number315527

Ownership & Operating Entity

Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center is administered by Mr. David Weiner.

Owner NameMarcus L. Ward Home

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 1 deficiency 1 inspection 1 complaint investigation

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2021 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 5 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (94% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (100% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (100% below)
• Complaint investigations (67% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 118 This facility has 94% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 94% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 12 This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1 vs. NJ avg 2).↓ 50% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 19 This facility has had 89% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (1 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 89% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 022 This facility has 100% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0 vs. NJ avg 22).↓ 100% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 0%244% This facility has 244 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0% vs. NJ avg 244%).↓ 244% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 13 This facility has 67% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1 vs. NJ avg 3).↓ 67% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • November 19, 2025, inspection focused on privacy practices and found no complaints or deficiencies related to health information use and disclosure.
  • August 26, 2021, complaint investigation substantiated failure to implement and enforce policy on reporting and documenting a resident incident.
  • Only one deficiency was cited in 2021, indicating a specific compliance lapse but no broader pattern of multiple or recurring deficiencies.

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Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Maplewood's city center to Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center
AL
HC
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Maplewood
72
Facility 72
NJ AVG 125
Rank #453 / 560
No
81
Facility 81
NJ AVG 47
Rank #83 / 638
--Mr. David Weiner 81.9% 1
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #90 / 383
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #150 / 383
Job Haines Home
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HC
NH
RC
SNF
Bloomfield (Bloomfield Avenue)
40
Facility 40
NJ AVG 125
Rank #529 / 560
No
85
Facility 85
NJ AVG 47
Rank #62 / 638
Studio / 1 Bed / Private and Semi-Private Nursing RoomsJob Haines Home For Aged PeopleMr. David Repoli 97.5% 7
12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 18
Rank #219 / 383
1.7
Facility 1.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #190 / 383

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Jersey

Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center is located in Maplewood, New Jersey.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Jersey.

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NJ

High urban demand; managed care model.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+
General New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
NJ

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Home modifications (~$1,000 avg.)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings) Premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NJ

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year combined household, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

Benefits
Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Benefits
Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters)

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.
Income Limits (2025) ~$500,000/year projected, subject to final regs
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Benefits
Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NJ

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Benefits
Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NJ

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NJ

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center

Who is the owner of Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center?

Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center is legally operated by Marcus L. Ward Home, and administered by Mr. DAVID WEINER.

Is Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center in a walkable area?

Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center?

According to NJ state health department records, Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center's license number is 30a000.

When does Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center's license expires on July 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center?

Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center's occupancy is 82%.

Are pets allowed at Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center?

No, Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center?

Mr. DAVID WEINER is the administrator of Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center.

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