Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center

Assisted Living in New Jersey

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center

Assisted Living in New Jersey

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

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 The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
5/5 ▲ 1.6 New Jersey average: 3.4/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
4/5 ▲ 1.1 New Jersey average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
5/5 ▲ 1.9 New Jersey average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
5/5 ▲ 0.6 New Jersey average: 4.4/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to New Jersey state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 2m per day
This facility New Jersey avg (3h 55m per day)
vs New Jersey avg
+29%

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 72
Avg. Length of Stay
48 days

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
$30.5M
Operating deficit
-$4.3M
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

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
82%
In line with New Jersey average
Occupied beds
59 / 72
Average residents 119 per day

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
ExpirationJuly 31, 2026

Additional Licensing Details

License Number30a000
CMS Certification Number315527

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Owner NameMARCUS L. WARD HOME

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Nursing Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

2 services
Rehabilitation
Home Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

0 amenities
Specific ProgramsIndependent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Home Care, Respite Care

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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.

1 visit/inspection Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections

New Jersey average: 6 inspections

Latest inspection

Date November 19, 2025

1 deficiency

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center

The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025, did not identify any deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed mixed results, including a substantiated complaint investigation on August 26, 2021, where inspectors cited a failure to implement and enforce policies related to reporting and documenting an incident involving residents. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Most complaints were unsubstantiated except for the noted case in 2021. The record suggests improvement since the earlier deficiency was not repeated in the latest inspection.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

State average 4


Last Health inspection on May 2024

Total health citations 7

State average 20.9

Citations per inspection
2.33

State average 5.35


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 Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. May 31, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. May 31, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. May 31, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Oct 04, 2022
Corrected

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Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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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

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Jersey LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General NJ resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NJ

Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency fuel ($450 max)

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)

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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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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 69
Employees 61
Contractors 8
Staff to resident ratio 2.65:1
50% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average ratio: 1.77:1

Avg staff/day 24
Average shift 8 hours
0% compared with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 17,433
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 12.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

2.3%

403 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 3 Medical Director: 2 Registered Nurse: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
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
18 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 58%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 73%
2 Administrator
% of Days 71%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 79%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 60%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 56%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 68%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 48%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 30%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 43%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 22%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 15%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 26
Medicare
8
30.8% of residents
Medicaid
4
15.4% of residents
Private pay or other
14
53.8% of residents
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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