WINCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH CARE CENTER
333 ELMWOOD AVENUE, Maplewood, NJ 07040
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
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How WINCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
WINCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 30-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Maplewood, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (0.0%) is below the New Jersey average of 12.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 30 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 0.0% — better than the New Jersey average of 12.7% (100% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the New Jersey average of 2.2% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.7% — better than the New Jersey average of 5.4% (68% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.5% — better than the New Jersey average of 24.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WINCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WINCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Maplewood.
What keeps WINCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help WINCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 0.0% here versus 12.7% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WINCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 2.2% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WINCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WINCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Maplewood
Maplewood sits in Essex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than New Jersey as a whole (16.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 109,354 (13.7%)
- Median age
- 37.7 years
- Median household income
- $63,959
- Median home value
- $395,900
Demographics for Essex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Maplewood.
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