Assisted Living Home

Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center

Assisted Living Home

Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center

Maplewood, NJ 07040 View map
Overview of Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center
Winchester Gardens is a Life Plan Community located in Maplewood, NJ. It offers a full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. The community emphasizes a lifestyle filled with friendships, experiences, and personal growth.
(973) 762-5050

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
New Jersey average: 3.3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
New Jersey average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
New Jersey average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
New Jersey average: 4.3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
5h 2m per day

This home provides 30% more nursing time per resident than the New Jersey average.

New Jersey average: 3h 53m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 72

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the New Jersey average
Occupancy rate 75.1%
Residents per day (avg) 26
Occupancy rate
75.1%
Residents per day (avg)
26

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

46% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 months

Medicaid

1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$30.5M
Operating deficit
-$4.3M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$30,510,007.00
Operating deficit
$-4,280,070.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.5M
24.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$26.8M
Total costs $34.3M
Bed community size
72-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Assisted Living Residence
Status Active
Expiration July 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 30a000
CMS Certification Number: 315527

Ownership & operating entity

Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center is administrated by Mr. DAVID WEINER.

Owner name: MARCUS L. WARD HOME

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation
Home Care
Respite Care

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Home Care, Respite Care

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.

1 visit/inspection

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

State average 4


Last Health inspection on May 2024

Total health citations 7
Citations per inspection
2.33

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 7 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info State average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info State average: 0.4

7 moderate citations More info State average: 19.3

0 minor citations More info State average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation May 31, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation May 31, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation May 31, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Oct 04, 2022
Corrected

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Address 0.3 miles from city center

Address Maplewood, NJ 07040

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

69
Total Staff
61
Employees
8
Contractors
17,433
Total Hours (Quarter)
24
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse1412.4 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse69.6 No
Certified Nursing Assistant187.7 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
4 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
38 staff
9.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
14 staff
5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
4.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
8 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.3%
of total hours from contractors
403 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 3 Registered Nurse: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant153184,99691100%7.7
Registered Nurse131143,99491100%12.4
Licensed Practical Nurse6062,35791100%9.6
Other Dietary Services Staff7072,17691100%7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist2026005358%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist3035096673%4.2
Administrator2024886571%7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician4044817279%6.1
Mental Health Service Worker1014135560%7.5
Nurse Practitioner1013835156%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant3032966268%4.7
Qualified Social Worker1012064448%4.7
Occupational Therapy Aide0111992730%7.4
Medical Director0221563943%4
Dietitian1011312022%6.6
Physical Therapy Aide202381415%2.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111433%4.7

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
26 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
8 residents (30.8%)
Medicaid
4 residents (15.4%)
Private pay or other
14 residents (53.8%)
Programs & Services
Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 12.2
79% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 20.7
67% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 29.0%
188% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 26.6%
142% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 6.6%
59% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.3%
46% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 8.3%
766% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.0%
56% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
8% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.9%
25% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
20% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.2%
21% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled, New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High urban demand; managed care model.

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

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

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

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

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.

~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).

Not assessed.

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

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.

~$500,000/year (projected, subject to final regs).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

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

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

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

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Jersey LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

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

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.