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Winchester Gardens

333 Elmwood Avenue

4.6(74 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
30
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
30

What Families Think

Winchester Gardens Health Care Center is a small skilled nursing and long-term care community in Maplewood, New Jersey, licensed for up to 30 residents. It holds a strong 4.6 out of 5 rating from 73 Google reviewers, though no written review excerpts or pricing details are available to explain what families specifically value.

The Good

  • High 4.6/5 average rating from 73 reviewers
  • Small, licensed-for-30 setting suggests an intimate environment

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available
  • No detailed review text to explain the strong rating

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Winchester Gardens is a senior living community in Maplewood, New Jersey offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Housekeeping and Laundry Service. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 74 reviews.

About Winchester Gardens

Winchester Gardens Health Care Center is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Maplewood, New Jersey. The community is licensed for up to 30 residents.

Families rate Winchester Gardens Health Care Center 4.6 out of 5 based on 73 Google reviews.

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Types of Care at Winchester Gardens

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

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Reviews of Winchester Gardens

4.6overall · 74 ratings combined

4.6★ on Google (74)

SHERRY ROLLINS

Jun 2026

via Google

Winchester Gardens is a wonderful place. The staff are excellent and amazing; they treat every patient with kindness, care, compassion. 100% Everyone should go to Winchester Gardens. It is the greatest place for all patients!! You will be very, very glad; the atmosphere is fantastic and excellent!! 100% This facility is beautiful, excellent, fantastic, awesome. It is a wonderful palace!! It provides excellent physical therapy; all of the doctors are wonderful and they they provide the greatest medical services. They treat every patient with kindness and help them recover. All of the activities are always a lot of fun and the entertainment is exciting!! You will really enjoy yourself everyday! Winchester Gardens is very, very neat, clean, well organized, spacious. The air is always fresh and clean. All of the rooms are very, very beautiful and immaculate. The atmosphere in the entire facility is perfect!! 100% The food in Winchester Gardens is always very, very delicious, fantastic and superb all the time. There chefs always go an excellent job cooking the food everyday. Everyone must go to Winchester Gardens today; you will receive the best quality care!! You will feel at home. 100% Go to Winchester Gardens and tell the staff you want to live in their wonderful, perfect facility. You will be very happy 100%

Suzanne Butler

May 2026

via Google

To Sue Lippy & Team ~ Our family continues to appreciate the wonderful care your very dedicated and skilled staff consistently provide for my sister. We just marked her 5th year at Winchester Gardens and we believe placing her well-being and security in your hands was the right decision. Our first point of entry in 2021 was with your business staff who provided compelling information about Winchester Gardens as a quality healthcare facility. We are impressed with your team’s dedication to not only provide my sister with high level medical care but they are also taking steps to ensure that she is safe and that she participates in a range of activities that may enhance both her mental and her physical health. Thank you again for the attention to detail that you and the staff make a priority in the care of your residents.

Erica Lucen

Mar 2026

via Google

As a geriatric care nurse who specializes in discharge planning and long-term care transitions, I have a very high standard for senior living environments. Winchester Gardens consistently meets and exceeds those expectations. What sets them apart for my families is The Villages, their specialized memory care program. The environment is thoughtfully designed to be calm and secure, which is absolutely vital for the dementia support and post-stroke recovery my patients require. The physical grounds are not just beautiful- they are therapeutic. I regularly collaborate with their team to ensure a seamless hand-off from rehabilitation back to the community. Whether it's their independent living or their higher levels of care, the specialized programming here aligns perfectly with the sophisticated, high-level support my network expects in Essex County. Highly recommended for families looking for both elegance and clinical peace of mind.

Lisa Grand

Feb 2026

via Google

My 94-year-old mom has been in independent living at Winchester Gardens (her own 2-bedroom apartment) for over two years. This is an amazing continuing care community. The residents are incredibly warm, kind and accomplished in their fields, so my mom was immediately welcomed and is now surrounded by a group of friends with whom she speaks on a daily basis. In addition to the residents, the staff is extremely high-caliber, caring and attentive. My mom stays physically, mentally and emotionally strong by participating in two exercise classes specially designed for seniors, attending fascinating lectures on a wide variety of topics (some led by residents who are distinguished in their fields!), concerts with talented live musicians, classic films, greeting card-making and flower-arranging. She found friends with common interests when she joined the gardening club and a group that meets to observe Jewish traditions on a regular basis. She was recently admitted to the sub-acute rehab within Winchester Gardens following a hospital stay, and her experience there has been excellent. It makes a world of difference to recover surrounded by her friends and with access to the activities she enjoys. Importantly, she is receiving physical, occupational and speech therapy from kind, highly qualified therapists as well as quality care from nurses, mental health professionals, dieticians and health care aides as she grows stronger each day and looks forward to moving back to her apartment in independent living. I cannot imagine a better continuing care community than Winchester Gardens. I am grateful that my mom chose to live there when she could no longer live in her house on her own.

Ella Kharonov-Crudo

Dec 2025

via Google

I would like to thank the staff and nurses at Winchester Gardens, particularly in the Sheffield section, for taking great care of my father, Michael, who sadly passed away recently. He was admitted to the facility in early 2023 after my mother passed away. The nurses were caring and understanding of my father's needs, and were patient. Thank you for keeping him clean and fed. The grounds were always immaculate and the facility offered a variety of entertainment.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 33 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Feb 20, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 20, 2026

Sep 5, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 31, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 31, 2025

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 31, 2025

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 31, 2025

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 31, 2025

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 31, 2025

  • Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 31, 2025

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 2, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 19, 2026

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 31, 2025

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 31, 2025

  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2025

  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2025

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2025

May 31, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 22, 2024

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 22, 2024

  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 22, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 22, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 22, 2024

  • Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 22, 2024

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 22, 2024

  • 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, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 22, 2024

Oct 4, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 30, 2022

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 4, 2023

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 30, 2022

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 30, 2022

  • Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 30, 2022

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 30, 2022

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 30, 2022

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 30, 2022

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 30, 2022

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Winchester Gardens offer?

Winchester Gardens offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Winchester Gardens located?

Winchester Gardens is located at 333 Elmwood Avenue in Maplewood, New Jersey.

What do families say about Winchester Gardens?

Winchester Gardens Health Care Center is a small skilled nursing and long-term care community in Maplewood, New Jersey, licensed for up to 30 residents. It holds a strong 4.6 out of 5 rating from 73 Google reviewers, though no written review excerpts or pricing details are available to explain what families specifically value.

How did Winchester Gardens do on recent health and safety inspections?

Winchester Gardens had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 33 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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