5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Set in the serene area of Essex County, Maplewood, NJ, Winchester Gardens is an outstanding senior living community that offers independent living services. Residents here enjoy a secure, comfortable, and worry-free living while being conveniently close to great attractions and local events. The community offers an array of impeccably designed apartments and villas with the comfort and peace of mind of having access to on-site care services.
Here, residents have no boring days with a diverse array of activities, groups, and clubs tailored to a wide range of interests, along with easy access to the excitement and culture of New York City. The community also offers their LivWell wellness program that aims to enrich residents’ whole-person with activities that focus on seven dimensions of wellness: physical, intellectual, emotional, social, environmental, spiritual, and vocational.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
This nursing home is ranked 15th out of 280 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for nurse hours. 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 26mStandout metric: Physical therapist is +95% above New Jersey average
1 of 6 metrics below New Jersey average
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. All 9 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
9 staff · 12.4-hour shifts
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. All 6 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
6 staff · 8.9-hour shifts
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. All 16 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
16 staff · 7.7-hour shifts
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
Sat–Sun
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
62
57 employees · 5 contractors · 25 on an average day
62 total staff / 22 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q4 2025).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
2.82 : 1
↑ 60% · NJ 1.76This facility: 2.82 staff per resident, 60% above the New Jersey average of 1.76 (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
62 staff ÷ 22 residents
See full New Jersey ranking →
Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
7.8 h
↓ 3% · NJ 8 hThis facility: 7.8 h, 3% below the New Jersey average of 8 h (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
18,001 staff hours this quarter
See full New Jersey ranking →98% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
New Jersey average: 87% · Contractors this quarter: Medical Director (2), Occupational Therapy Aide (2), Occupational Therapy Assistant (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
30
Rank #332 / 333Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 332nd out of 333 nursing homes 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 nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Rank #280 / 353Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 280th out of 353 nursing homes 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 nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Rank #137 / 293Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 137th out of 293 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 293. 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 nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Based on 26 residents and 30 beds. Source: state inspection report (May 2024)
Higher than the New Jersey average: 81.9%
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Winchester Gardens is legally operated by Marcus L. Ward Home, and administered by Mr. David Weiner.
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Anthony Argondizza, Garrett Midgett, Ms . Maureen Cafferty
This profile shows two inspection records, and their totals often differ. Inspection History and the Inspection Scorecard below are state data — the figures the state publishes and the state inspection reports we hold on file — covering the entire facility. CMS Health Inspection History covers only this home's Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing beds, from federal certification surveys.
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.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 18 | 20.0 | This facility has 10% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (18 vs. NJ avg 20).↓ 10% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 4.5 | 2.2 | This facility has 105% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (4.5 vs. NJ avg 2.2).↑ 105% worse |
Per-category split of the 18 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.
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 4 | 6.0 | This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (4 vs. NJ avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer |
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Routine inspections
Scheduled licensing inspections conducted on a regular cycle, separate from visits triggered by a complaint.
| 4 | 4.0 | This facility has routine inspections in line with the New Jersey average (4 vs. NJ avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint inspections
On-site inspections triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators.
| 0 | 2.0 | This facility has had 100% fewer complaint inspections than the New Jersey average (0 vs. NJ avg 2). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
100% corrected
11 of 11 citations corrected Latest inspection: Feb 20, 2026 · 1 citation (Care Planning, moderate), corrected
Most cited category: Resident Assessment & Care Planning, 3 of 11 citations · 6 categories in total
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
10 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 11 resulted from complaint investigations.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the New Jersey average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
4
/ 5
Above average
CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
5
/ 5
Significantly above average
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
9.4
Score · lower is better
↑ 61% · NJ 5.8This facility: 9.4, 61% above the NJ average of 5.8 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
15.8
Score · lower is better
↑ 45% · NJ 10.9This facility: 15.8, 45% above the NJ average of 10.9 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.9 long-stay measures: 7 better, 2 worse
3 short-stay measures: 3 better
People who live at the home · 9 measures
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
28.6%
↑ 228% · NJ 8.7This facility: 28.6, 228% above the NJ average of 8.7 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
3.1%
↓ 80% · NJ 15.6This facility: 3.1, 80% below the NJ average of 15.6 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
↓ 100% · NJ 0.8This facility: 0.0, 100% below the NJ average of 0.8 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
↓ 100% · NJ 2.3This facility: 0.0, 100% below the NJ average of 2.3 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.7%
↓ 68% · NJ 5.4This facility: 1.7, 68% below the NJ average of 5.4 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.1%
↑ 56% · NJ 4.6This facility: 7.1, 56% above the NJ average of 4.6 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
↓ 100% · NJ 12.1This facility: 0.0, 100% below the NJ average of 12.1 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
↓ 100% · NJ 12.7This facility: 0.0, 100% below the NJ average of 12.7 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
↑ 8% · NJ 93.0This facility: 100.0, 8% above the NJ average of 93.0 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 3 measures
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.2%
↓ 6% · NJ 1.2This facility: 1.2, 6% below the NJ average of 1.2 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.9%
↑ 25% · NJ 79.0This facility: 98.9, 25% above the NJ average of 79.0 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.2%
↑ 21% · NJ 80.1This facility: 97.2, 21% above the NJ average of 80.1 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
54% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
46% of new residents, often for short stays.
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jun 2026)
Total residents
22Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Winchester Gardens from 2019–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #112 / 253Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 112th out of 253 nursing homes we track in New Jersey. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the New Jersey average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #234 / 253Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 234th out of 253 nursing homes we track in New Jersey. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the New Jersey average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (54% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
Susan Lippy serves as Executive Director of Winchester Gardens, providing overall leadership since 2014. She holds a degree in Gerontology from Bowling Green State University and is a licensed nursing home administrator in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Susan brings 38 years of leadership experience in diverse senior care services and is actively involved with LeadingAge PA, serving on its board and Strategic Advisory Committee.
1.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Maplewood's city center to Winchester Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.5 miles to nearest hospital (University Hospital)
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The New Jersey average is: 51.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Broadway House for Continuing Care | NH RC SNF | Newark | 78
Facility
78
NJ AVG
142
Rank
#279 / 333 |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
NJ AVG
81.9%
Rank
#174 / 293 | +2% | 5.16
Facility
5.16
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#21 / 280 | -55% | +33% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$85.7k
Rank
#1 / 285 | 12
Facility
12
NJ AVG
22.7
Rank
#43 / 285 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NJ AVG
5.6
Rank
#28 / 285 | - | 65 | - |
86
Facility
86
NJ AVG
52
Rank
#42 / 353 | University Hospital | $11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
$17.8M
Rank
#212 / 253 | $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
$8.7M
Rank
#209 / 253 | 44.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
44.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
51.3%
Rank
#130 / 253 | 315343 | ||||
| Montclair Care Center | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Montclair | 64
Facility
64
NJ AVG
142
Rank
#294 / 333 |
73.4%
Facility
73.4%
NJ AVG
81.9%
Rank
#227 / 293 | -10% | 3.45
Facility
3.45
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#180 / 280 | -94% | -11% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$85.7k
Rank
#1 / 285 | 14
Facility
14
NJ AVG
22.7
Rank
#53 / 285 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
NJ AVG
5.6
Rank
#111 / 285 | - | 47 | - |
78
Facility
78
NJ AVG
52
Rank
#76 / 353 | Montclair Care Center, LLC | $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
$17.8M
Rank
#245 / 253 | $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
$8.7M
Rank
#234 / 253 | 52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
51.3%
Rank
#96 / 253 | 315363 | ||||
| Winchester Gardens | NH AL CCRC HC IL MC RC SNF | Maplewood (Newark Heights) | 30
Facility
30
NJ AVG
142
Rank
#332 / 333 |
86.7%
Facility
86.7%
NJ AVG
81.9%
Rank
#137 / 293 | +6% | 5.43
Facility
5.43
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#15 / 280 | +57% | +40% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$85.7k
Rank
#1 / 285 | 11
Facility
11
NJ AVG
22.7
Rank
#34 / 285 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
NJ AVG
5.6
Rank
#24 / 285 | - | 26 | - |
24
Facility
24
NJ AVG
52
Rank
#280 / 353 | Marcus L. Ward Home | $31.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$31.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
$17.8M
Rank
#28 / 253 | $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
$8.7M
Rank
#112 / 253 | 28.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
28.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
51.3%
Rank
#234 / 253 | 315527 | ||||
| New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH HOS MC SNF | Newark | 340
Facility
340
NJ AVG
142
Rank
#5 / 333 |
77.1%
Facility
77.1%
NJ AVG
81.9%
Rank
#209 / 293 | -6% | 5.15
Facility
5.15
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#23 / 280 | +36% | +33% | $88.6k
Facility
$88.6k
NJ AVG
$85.7k
Rank
#252 / 285 | 49
Facility
49
NJ AVG
22.7
Rank
#278 / 285 | 9.8
Facility
9.8
NJ AVG
5.6
Rank
#271 / 285 | - | 262 | - |
86
Facility
86
NJ AVG
52
Rank
#42 / 353 | Vistacare, LLC | $1.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$1.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
$17.8M
Rank
#25 / 253 | $14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
$8.7M
Rank
#25 / 253 | 758.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
758.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
51.3%
Rank
#121 / 253 | 315458 | ||||
| Optima Care Castle Hill | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Union City | 215
Facility
215
NJ AVG
142
Rank
#40 / 333 |
60.5%
Facility
60.5%
NJ AVG
81.9%
Rank
#267 / 293 | -26% | 4.09
Facility
4.09
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#71 / 280 | +91% | +5% | $8.3k
Facility
$8.3k
NJ AVG
$85.7k
Rank
#173 / 285 | 32
Facility
32
NJ AVG
22.7
Rank
#230 / 285 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
NJ AVG
5.6
Rank
#139 / 285 | 1 | 130 | - |
97
Facility
97
NJ AVG
52
Rank
#2 / 353 | Optima Care Union City, LLC | $17.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$17.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
$17.8M
Rank
#125 / 253 | $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
$8.7M
Rank
#238 / 253 | 22.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
22.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
51.3%
Rank
#241 / 253 | 315344 |
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Winchester Gardens is located in Maplewood, New Jersey.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Jersey.
Winchester Gardens is in the Newark Heights neighborhood of Maplewood.
Winchester Gardens is legally operated by Marcus L. Ward Home, and administered by Mr. David Weiner.
Winchester Gardens has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to NJ state health department records, Winchester Gardens's license number is 07028.
According to NJ state health department records, Winchester Gardens's license expires on March 31, 2027.
Winchester Gardens's occupancy is 86.7%.
Yes, Winchester Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.
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