Twin Cedars
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · New Jersey, NJ

Twin Cedars

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · New Jersey, NJ

Overview of Twin Cedars

Twin Cedars is an affordable assisted living facility in Wenonah, NJ. It offers a range of services including 24-hour supervision, home-cooked meals, and various activities for residents. The facility is designed to provide a homely environment with caring staff.
(856) 468-6824
Bed community size
37-bed community Rank #535 / 561Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 535th out of 561 homes in New Jersey. 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.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: 33 / 100 Rank #420 / 640Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 420th out of 640 homes in New Jersey. 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.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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
57%
Rank #420 / 496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 420th out of 496 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Lower than the New Jersey average: 77%
Occupied beds
21 / 37
Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

License Details

Facility TypeComprehensive Personal Care Home
StatusActive
ExpirationJune 30, 2026 Expires in 8 days
License Number82473

Ownership & Operating Entity

Twin Cedars is administered by Ms. Dahena Velez.

Owner NameGayatri Rama Assisted Living-Deptford LLC

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Safety FeaturesTV monitoring of halls & corridors; doors monitored to prevent wandering; smoke detector, fire alarm & sprinkler system.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Arrhythmia Monitoring
Pacemaker Checkups
Optometry Care
Dental Care
Podiatry Care
Lab Work
Ekg & Holter Monitoring
X-Ray Services
Hairdressing
Nail Care
Banking Services
Exercise Class Activities
Volunteer Work
Registered Nurse On Staff
Choice Of House Physician Or Personal Physician
Medication Supervision
Three Delicious Home Cooked Meals Daily
Catering To Special Diets
Snack Between Meals
Seating For Four In Dining Room
Refrigerator Available
Handicap Accessible
Laundry Services
Bed Making And Room Cleaning
Daily Mail Delivery
Tv Monitoring Of Halls & Corridors
Doors Monitored To Prevent Wandering
Monthly Supervised Fire Drills
Smoke Detector
Grounds Beautifully Maintained
Trash & Snow Removal
Personal Telephone
ActivitiesResident birthday parties, church services, Christmas & holiday parties, bar-b-ques, happy hour, exercise classes, bingo parties, gardening, volunteer work encouraged.
Specific ProgramsOn Site Services, Facilities, Security
Religious ServicesYes
Volunteer ProgramsYes
Operating Hours24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionThree delicious home cooked meals daily; catering to special diets; snack between meals.

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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 2 deficiencies 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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. 4 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (89% below)
• Deficiencies per year (89% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (75% below)
• Total inspections (56% below)
Latest Inspection November 19, 2025

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. 218 This facility has 89% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (2 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 89% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2021. 0.43.6 This facility has 89% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (0.4 vs. NJ avg 3.6).↓ 89% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.52 This facility has 75% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (0.5 vs. NJ avg 2).↓ 75% 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 49 This facility has 56% fewer total inspections than a typical New Jersey nursing home (4 vs. NJ avg 9).↓ 56% better

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

  • December 1, 2021 inspection found 2 deficiencies related to incomplete fire drills, including missing monthly drills, shift coverage, disaster drills, and staff participation.
  • Facility failed to conduct required monthly fire drills for 8 of 12 months and did not hold any drills other than fire for the entire year.
  • The local fire department was not requested to attend a joint fire drill during the 12 months reviewed, violating annual drill requirements.

Places of interest near Twin Cedars

Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Wenonah's city center to Twin Cedars's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Nursing Homes around New Jersey

The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.

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315234

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in New Jersey

Twin Cedars is located in Wenonah, 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 Twin Cedars

Who is the owner of Twin Cedars?

The legal owner and operator of Twin Cedars is Gayatri Rama Assisted Living-Deptford Llc.

Is Twin Cedars in a walkable area?

Twin Cedars has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. 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, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Twin Cedars?

Twin Cedars's occupancy is 57%.

Who is the administrator of Twin Cedars?

Ms. DAHENA VELEZ is the administrator of Twin Cedars.

How many beds does Twin Cedars have?

Twin Cedars has 37 beds.

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