Winchester Gardens Health Care CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 333 Elmwood Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040
- CCN
- 315527
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 30
- Residents per day
- 26
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Winchester Gardens Health Care Center an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 5 Sep 2025. The latest survey cycle has 5 health citations. The median for nursing homes in New Jersey is 8. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in New Jersey (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Essex County median | New Jersey median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 32 homes in the county, 348 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | New Jersey median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 5 Sep 2025 | 5 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 31 May 2024 | 3 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 3 | 4 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0887 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 3 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 3 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | New Jersey median | New Jersey average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 5.47 | 3.60 | 3.85 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.13 | 0.50 | 0.68 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.87 | 0.93 | |
| Nurse aides | 3.46 | 2.23 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 5.11 | 3.30 | 3.50 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 37.9%
- Nurse staff turnover, New Jersey median
- 38.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 30.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 28.6% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.7% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 0.0% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Setting
- Continuing care retirement community
- Legal business name
- Marcus L Ward Home Inc
- Chain
- Springpoint Senior Living (8 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springpoint Senior Living Inc | Operational/managerial control | 8 Feb 2018 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Essex County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Irvington | 2 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 17 Oct 2024 | |
| Brookhaven Health Care Center | East Orange | 3 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 25 Aug 2025 | |
| White House Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Orange | 5 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 5 Sep 2025 | |
| Axia Care Center of Orange | Orange | 1 of 5 | 18 | $124,800 | 23 Jan 2025 | |
| New Community Extended Care Facility | Newark | 1 of 5 | 14 | $70,317 | 12 Feb 2025 | |
| Grove Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | East Orange | 2 of 5 | 8 | $50,642 | 21 Feb 2026 | |
| Alaris Health at West Orange | West Orange | 4 of 5 | 6 | $64,410 | 21 May 2026 | |
| Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center | West Orange | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 22 Sep 2025 | |
| Complete Care at Orange Park | East Orange | 3 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 24 Sep 2025 | |
| Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center | Newark | 1 of 5 | 12 | $329,910 | 16 Jun 2025 | |
| Livingston Post Acute Care | Livingston | 2 of 5 | 15 | $0 | 5 Jan 2026 | |
| Park Crescent Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | East Orange | 4 of 5 | 7 | $15,240 | 20 Aug 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- New Jersey Department of Health: complaints and hotlinesThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for New Jersey, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Winchester Gardens Health Care Center (CCN 315527). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/winchester-gardens-health-care-center-maplewood-nj-315527/
Provenance
- Licence
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- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Winchester Gardens Health Care Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 20 Feb 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 31 May 2024.
- Who operates Winchester Gardens Health Care Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Springpoint Senior Living. The CMS ownership file names Springpoint Senior Living Inc for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Winchester Gardens Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in New Jersey as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.