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.
About this community
Occupancy
Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center is administered by Mr. David Weiner.
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.
Since 2021 vs. New Jersey state 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
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 1 | 18 | This facility has 94% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 94% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1 vs. NJ avg 2).↓ 50% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 1 | 9 | 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 |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 0 | 22 | This facility has 100% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0 vs. NJ avg 22).↓ 100% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 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 |
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Complaint investigations
| 1 | 3 | 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
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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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
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72
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#453 / 560 | No |
81
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81
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#83 / 638 | - | - | Mr. David Weiner | 81.9% | 1 | 1
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1
NJ AVG
3
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#62 / 390 | 1
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1
NJ AVG
18
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#90 / 383 | 1.0
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1.0
NJ AVG
2.0
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#150 / 383 |
| Job Haines Home | AL HC NH RC SNF | Bloomfield (Bloomfield Avenue) | 40
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40
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#529 / 560 | No |
85
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85
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#62 / 638 | Studio / 1 Bed / Private and Semi-Private Nursing Rooms | Job Haines Home For Aged People | Mr. David Repoli | 97.5% | 7 | 1
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1
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#62 / 390 | 12
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12
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#219 / 383 | 1.7
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1.7
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#190 / 383 |
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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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