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Complaint Investigation

Winchester Gardens Health Care Center

February 20, 2026 · Maplewood, NJ · 333 Elmwood Avenue
Citations 1
CMS Rating 5/5
Beds 30
Provider ID 315527
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Inspection Summary

WINCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH CARE CENTER in MAPLEWOOD, NJ — inspection on February 20, 2026.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0842
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

at 6:30 PM RN #2, contacted Resident #3's medical provider to inform them that the resident's

the resident's medical record. A review of the facility's Private Duty Services policy, revised 1/15/26,

and community standards. A review of the facility's Charting and Documentation policy revised 1/10/25, revealed that all services provided to residents should be documented and that documentation would be complete and accurate.

The policy listed what information was to be documented and included, .c.

Treatment or services performed, d.

Changes in a resident's condition.

The policy further indicated that the documentation would be complete and accurate. A review of the facility's, Resident Monitoring: Vital Signs policy, revised 1/25/25, revealed that vital signs should be taken, at clinically appropriate intervals and when there were any changes in a resident's condition.

N.J.A.C. 8:39-27.1(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in MAPLEWOOD, NJ, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from WINCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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