Mountainside, NJ · 64 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Mountainside's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Winchester Gardens Health Care Center
333 Elmwood Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 · Essex County
Discover luxury senior living in New Jersey at Winchester Gardens, a premier Life Plan Community (CCRC) offering active retirement living and continuing care. Schedule a tour today!
96
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 83% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Maplewood's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Winchester Gardens Health Care Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Maplewood, NJ, with 30 certified beds and an average of about 25 residents per day. It operates as part of the Springpoint Senior Living network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.49 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.84 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.49 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Maplewood for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 30
- Avg. residents/day
- 25
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Springpoint Senior Living
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 315527
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,170–$16,340/mo (median $13,830) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $3,730–$11,000/mo (median $8,840) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Newark prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 5.49
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.84
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 40%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 5
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-09-05
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (11 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-20Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2025-09-05Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-09-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
2025-09-05Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
2025-09-05Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
2024-05-31Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2024-05-31Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2024-05-31Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
Location
333 Elmwood Avenue, Maplewood, NJ
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Winchester Gardens Health Care Center
How much does Winchester Gardens Health Care Center cost?
Winchester Gardens Health Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Maplewood, NJ area typically runs $12,170–$16,340 per month (median $13,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Winchester Gardens Health Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Winchester Gardens Health Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Winchester Gardens Health Care Center?
Staff provide about 5.49 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Winchester Gardens Health Care Center?
Winchester Gardens Health Care Center has 11 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-05). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Winchester Gardens Health Care Center have availability?
Typically 83% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Winchester Gardens Health Care Center offer?
Winchester Gardens Health Care Center in Maplewood, NJ offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 30 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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