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Winchester Gardens Health Care Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise beautiful, well-maintained historic grounds. Still worth an in-person visit.

333 Elmwood Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 0704030 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 72 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Winchester Gardens offers an exceptional lifestyle for independent living with beautiful grounds and a vibrant social calendar. However, families of prospective residents requiring skilled nursing or memory care should conduct a thorough, unannounced visit to observe staffing ratios and cleanliness in those specific units, as these areas have received conflicting reports.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

72 reviews on Google
Winchester Gardens is a highly regarded senior living community that receives consistent praise for its beautiful, historic campus and engaging social atmosphere. While independent and assisted living residents frequently highlight the professional staff and high-quality amenities, there are recurring concerns regarding staffing levels and care quality in the skilled nursing and memory care units.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff7.0Clean7.0Activities10.0Meds4.0Memory5.0Comms8.0Value5.0

Strengths

  • Beautiful, well-maintained historic grounds
  • Engaging activities and social programs
  • Professional and welcoming administrative staff
  • High-quality independent living experience

Concerns

  • Understaffing and lack of supplies in skilled nursing/rehab (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent care quality in memory care units (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Sanitation and cleanliness issues in clinical areas (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02022(3)4.72023(7)4.62024(27)4.52025(26)4.92026(11)

Distribution · 74 analyzed

5
62
4
5
3
2
2
1
1
4

How They Respond to Reviews

97%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the beautiful historic grounds here, what are some of the most popular outdoor activities or social programs available to residents on a daily basis?
  • 2I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how do you incorporate that family input into your daily operational improvements?
  • 3With the facility's focus on high-quality care, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure consistent medication management and accuracy for residents?
  • 4Could you walk me through your current staffing model in the skilled nursing unit to ensure that residents' needs for supplies and personal attention are met promptly?
  • 5How does your leadership team monitor and maintain high standards of clinical cleanliness and sanitation throughout the healthcare center?
  • 6What is your communication process for keeping families updated when there is a change in a resident's medical status or an urgent health need?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff is not only caring and kind but they work together as a team and create an atmosphere of fun. Huge positive vibes all day long.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★

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.

Geriatric care nurse · 2026★★★★★

Sadly it's ran like all other skilled nursing facility. No supplies, not enough staff. Rebab is horrible. Go for hotel like atmosphere only.

Family member · 2024★★★☆☆
Source: 72 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.84hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.49hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
42%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility33.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.3%
US
14.4%
NJ
9.2%
Essex
13.6%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
15.4%
NJ
12.7%
Essex
23.3%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
NJ
11.7%
Essex
18.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.6%
Better than Avg
Here
2.6%
US
19.4%
NJ
15.7%
Essex
21.1%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.1%
Better than Avg
Here
6.1%
US
19.5%
NJ
18.9%
Essex
19.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
NJ
93.0%
Essex
93.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.8%
Better than Avg
Here
98.8%
US
81.8%
NJ
78.7%
Essex
82.6%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.2%
Better than Avg
Here
97.2%
US
79.7%
NJ
80.1%
Essex
82.2%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.2%
Better than Avg
Here
1.2%
US
1.6%
NJ
1.2%
Essex
1.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
Near state avg (8.5)
1 complaint-triggered

Winchester Gardens shows persistent safety concerns with fire safety systems, food handling, and emergency preparedness appearing as recurring issues across all three surveys from 2022 to 2025. While all 32 deficiencies have been corrected according to provider reports, the repeated violations in critical areas like fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and food safety suggest ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Feb 20, 2026Complaint
1
0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident 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.

Sep 5, 2025Routine
15
0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0343Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0351Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0223Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0640Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0744Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0887Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection 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.

May 31, 2024Routine
8
0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0321Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0354Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0842Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident 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.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy 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, compartments for controlled drugs.

Oct 4, 2022Routine
9
0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0351Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0926Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Winchester Gardens Health Care Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Springpoint Senior Living

Chain Size

8 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.0/5 · Rank 2 of 8 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Argondizza, AnthonyOfficer / DirectorMidgett, GarrettOfficer / DirectorSpringpoint Senior Living INCManagerArgondizza, AnthonyManagerKopec, MarybethManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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