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Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center
Assisted Living, Home Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Maplewood, NJ
An elderly man smiling outdoors near the building Residents posing together in a bright common area Residents and staff enjoying a gathering around a piano

Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center

Assisted Living, Home Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Maplewood, NJ
333 Elmwood Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 View map
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Overview of Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center

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Situated in Maplewood, New Jersey, Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center provides a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and respite care. Independent residents enjoy private living alongside community amenities, whereas assisted living adds daily support with dressing, bathing, and medication administration.

Dedicated memory care units deliver secured supervision to prevent wandering, and 24-hour licensed skilled nursing caters to higher medical needs. Short-term rehabilitation and respite programs support temporary recoveries and caregiver relief.

Marcus L. Ward Home operates this 72-bed center, which is managed by Administrator David Weiner. Having multiple care levels under one roof allows residents to adjust their support services seamlessly over time. Nearby streets boast an 81 walk score, allowing residents who prefer walking to accomplish daily errands without driving.

Families researching comprehensive senior care options can connect with Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center to inquire about long-term placements or temporary rehabilitation stays.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 72 Rank #198 / 253Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 198th out of 253 assisted living communities we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #22 / 283Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 22nd out of 283 assisted living communities we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
81 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #70 / 215Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 70th out of 215 assisted living communities we track in New Jersey for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 215. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
81.9% This home usually has availability

Based on 59 residents and 72 beds. Source: state inspection report (Aug 2021)

Higher than the New Jersey average: 72.8%

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
ExpirationJuly 31, 2027
License Number30a000
CMS Certification Number315527

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Owner NameMarcus L. Ward Home
OfficersPeople and entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this community, as listed in New Jersey's licensing records.Anthony Argondizza; Garrett Midgett; Ms. Maureen Cafferty
Profit StatusNonprofit

Type Of Units

Assisted Living
72 units
Total beds
72 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

1 service
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.

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.

The figures below cover inspections recorded between August 17, 2021 and August 17, 2026.

ALM Inspection Grade Unavailable

Not published

We don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.

ALM Inspection Grade unavailable: limited inspection data.

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.

Overall vs. NJ average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (95% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (64% 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. 120.0 This facility has 95% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1 vs. NJ avg 20).↓ 95% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.02.8 This facility has 64% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1 vs. NJ avg 2.8).↓ 64% better
Deficiency breakdown Info Per-category split of the 1 deficiencies recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New Jersey state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
1 Complaint deficiencies NJ avg: 4.0

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. 16.0 This facility has had 83% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (1 vs. NJ avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 83% fewer
Routine inspections Info Scheduled licensing inspections conducted on a regular cycle, separate from visits triggered by a complaint. 04.0 This facility has had 100% fewer routine inspections than the New Jersey average (0 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer
Complaint inspections Info On-site inspections triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 12.0 This facility has had 50% fewer complaint inspections than the New Jersey average (1 vs. NJ avg 2). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer
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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-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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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HC
NH
RC
SNF
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40
Facility 40
NJ AVG 105
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No
85
Facility 85
NJ AVG 43
Rank #15 / 283
Studio / 1 Bed / Private and Semi-Private Nursing RoomsJob Haines Home For Aged PeopleMr. David Repoli
95.3%
Facility 95.3%
NJ AVG 72.8%
Rank #14 / 215
4
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 2
Rank #1 / 251
9
Facility 9
NJ AVG 20
Rank #150 / 251
2.3
Facility 2.3
NJ AVG 3.3
Rank #147 / 245
Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center
AL
HC
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Maplewood
72
Facility 72
NJ AVG 105
Rank #198 / 253
No
81
Facility 81
NJ AVG 43
Rank #22 / 283
-Marcus L. Ward HomeMr. David Weiner
81.9%
Facility 81.9%
NJ AVG 72.8%
Rank #70 / 215
1
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 2
Rank #50 / 251
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 20
Rank #39 / 251
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 3.3
Rank #69 / 245

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NJ assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in New Jersey

Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center is in Maplewood, New Jersey. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Long-term care coverage

Managed Long Term Services and Supports

Managed Long Term Services and Supports

Eligibility

General
Adults age 65+ or younger people who are blind or disabled and meet Medicaid financial and clinical eligibility for long-term services and supports.
NJ specifics
MLTSS delivers long-term services through NJ FamilyCare managed care.

What it provides

  • Coordinated Medicaid long-term care at home or in eligible facilities; covered supports include care management; respite; home-delivered meals and personal emergency response systems.
Cash support · veterans

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

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

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
NJ specifics
Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

  • Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
In-home & community support

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

Income limit
2026 · No more than 365% of the federal poverty level; official program page lists $4,855/month individual and $6,582/month married couple.
Asset limit
Countable resources at or below $40,000 individual or $60,000 couple.

Eligibility

General
Age 60+, nursing-home level of care, and desire to remain at home; JACC does not serve people enrolled in Medicaid such as NJ FamilyCare or MLTSS.

What it provides

  • Care management and an individualized plan of home/community services.
Caregiver respite for community living

Statewide Respite Care Program

Statewide Respite Care Program

Income limit
2026 gross monthly maximum: $2,982 single or $5,964 married combined.
Asset limit
Liquid-asset maximum: $40,000 single or $60,000 married combined.

Eligibility

General
New Jersey adults 18+ living in the community with certified functional impairment and daily unpaid care or supervision. Financial rules apply; participation cannot overlap with MLTSS, JACC, Alzheimer’s Adult Day Services or Congregate Housing Services.

What it provides

  • Short-term or intermittent respite for an unpaid caregiver; the care recipient’s income determines a 0%–25% share of service costs.
Prescription costs

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

Income limit
2026 · Annual income less than $54,943 single or $62,390 married.

Eligibility

General
New Jersey resident age 65+ or age 18–64 receiving Social Security disability benefits; meet the program income and prescription-coverage rules. Medicare-eligible participants must meet Part D enrollment requirements.

What it provides

  • Covered prescription copay generally $5 for generic and $7 for brand-name drugs; subject to coordination with Medicare Part D.
Prescription costs

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

Income limit
2026 · Annual income between $54,943 and $64,943 single, or between $62,390 and $72,390 married.

Eligibility

General
New Jersey resident age 65+ or age 18–64 receiving Social Security disability benefits; meet the program income and prescription-coverage rules. Medicare-eligible participants must meet Part D enrollment requirements.

What it provides

  • Covered prescriptions generally cost the member $15 plus half the remaining drug cost; with program-specific catastrophic protection.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
NJ specifics
QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Utility assistance

Universal Service Fund (USF)

Universal Service Fund (USF)

Income limit
2026–2027 program year · Gross household income at or below 60% of New Jersey state median income, using the current household-size table.

Eligibility

General
Income-eligible New Jersey households with qualifying natural-gas or electric costs; assistance depends on household income and energy burden.
NJ specifics
USF accepts applications year-round and shares an application with LIHEAP.

What it provides

  • Monthly credits on qualifying natural-gas and electric bills.
Energy assistance

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Income limit
2026–2027 program year · Gross household income at or below 60% of New Jersey state median income, using the current household-size table.

Eligibility

General
Income-eligible households responsible for home-heating costs, including qualifying heating costs included in rent.
NJ specifics
The 2026–2027 LIHEAP application period runs October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, subject to funding; the combined application also screens for USF.

What it provides

  • Assistance with eligible home-heating costs; qualifying households may also receive medically necessary cooling assistance.
Utility-cost assistance

Lifeline Utility Assistance

Lifeline Utility Assistance

Income limit
PAAD-based eligibility in 2026: income below $54,943 single or $62,390 married; age 65+ or age 18–64 receiving Social Security Disability.

Eligibility

General
New Jersey residents who meet PAAD criteria or a specified qualifying assistance category; applies to eligible utility customers and tenants whose gas/electric costs are included in rent.

What it provides

  • A $225 annual electric/gas bill credit or eligible tenant payment. SSI recipients receive the utility supplement through their SSI payment instead of a second Lifeline award.
Hearing-aid expense assistance

Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD)

Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD)

Income limit
2026 income no greater than $54,943 single or $62,390 married; PAAD/Lifeline verification rules apply.

Eligibility

General
New Jersey residents with hearing loss who meet PAAD/Lifeline age-or-disability and financial criteria. Beneficiaries must be enrolled in PAAD or Lifeline; if not already enrolled, complete NJSave before applying for HAAAD. Other hearing-aid coverage is considered.

What it provides

  • Reimbursement up to $500 for one hearing aid or $1,000 for two per calendar year; partial insurance coverage may qualify within program rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 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.
02 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.
03 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.
04 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, 2027.
05 What is the occupancy rate at Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center?
Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center's occupancy is 81.9%.
06 Are pets allowed at Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center?
No, Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center has a no-pet policy.
07 Does Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center is registered as a non-profit in NJ.
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