Winchester Gardens

I have been visiting relatives who lived at Winchester Gardens for 25 years. I’ve observed first-hand the various aspects of life there. In my view, under the leadership of the current Executive Director, the facility has been very well-managed and the staff very caring. In my dealings with her, I have found the Director to be always professional, straightforward, kind, and responsive. How she handled COVID was impressive. My mother lived at Winchester from 2000 until she died at the age of 93 in 2015. Her two sisters then moved into Independent Living in 2016. One died in 2018, but the other continued to live in her own apartment until 2024, when she moved to Assisted Living at the age of 100. That aunt died in July 2025. During my many visits (at least weekly) over the years, only in the rare instance were the staff anything but professional and caring, whether it be administrators, program heads, nurses, therapists, health aides, maintenance and facilities workers, concierges, or van drivers. To the contrary, the staff conveyed a real sense of willingness, and even eagerness, to help. When my mother and aunts lived in Independent Living, I was impressed with how management and staff advocated for the independence and agency of the residents. I learned a lot from them about the capacity of the elderly to live full, independent lives. My most recent and most intense experience was with the Assisted Living side of the facility. My aunt received care there for a year and a half before she died. Up close, I saw how challenging the staff’s job is – emotionally and physically. They do such important work under what can be difficult circumstances. Yet they were across the board responsive to my many questions, concerns, requests, etc., and I felt as if we were on the same team – working together to make my aunt’s life easier and more comfortable.

I usually do not post google reviews but I am compelled to give this review. My 97 old mother fractured her leg close to three months ago and went to Winchester Gardens (Sheffield) in Maplewood for rehab. Luckily, because of the great care received, she was able to finally make it home yesterday. The admission process was handled with much caring and professionalism as was the discharge process. The administration, nursing staff, PT and OT staff, aids, Medical Doctors, housekeepers, activity staff and the dining room staff all deserve a shout out for their expertise, professionalism and compassion. They truly made us feel like family. A plus is all the wonderful activities provided to the residents and rehab patients. The facility has a beautiful parklike setting which mom really enjoyed. I strongly recommend Winchester Gardens to anyone needing rehab. Kudos to all of the Administrators and staff listed below who made mom’s recovery happen. My apologies for those I forgot to list but they deserve kudos as well. Michelle Sabine Nana Georgina Lynn Herthe Kayleen Mary Theresa Julie Yolette Mercy Benoise Yolanda Damilola Olufunkea Joanne Armie Beverly Anthony Trish Raiyana Sahni Kayla Peggy David Both Dr Merza's

Over the years, family members for various reasons have gone to rehabilitation facilities. However, I am delighted to say that Winchester Gardens stands head and shoulders above all facilities combined. The staff, from the top administrators, to the hands on nursing staff, the doctors, and therapists: David, Peggy, Kayla, Sabine, Michelle, Theresa, Mary and many more have been professionally and personally over the top! Winchester Gardens is the Garden of Eden of personal care. Thank you all for taking such good care of my aunt!!!!!

Selecting a rehab facility to go to after my hospital stay was easy. I live at Winchester Gardens and it seemed the most practical thing to do. I would be in familiar surroundings and it would be easy to keep up with the daily routine such as taking care of mail and keeping in contact with friends. I am no stranger to the rehab system as I was the health care proxy for my aunt who had many rehab stays, sometimes positive and sometimes negative. I was so fortunate to have been admitted to the Winchester Gardens health care facility and to be taken care of by such a professional and talented staff. All of my needs were responded to swiftly and with great care. I was greeted and interviewed by the director of nursing; my personal needs were always responded to quickly and efficiently by the warm and caring staff of aides; my medications were dispensed on time and correctly with an explanation of what they were when I asked; the nurses checked in on a regular basis; physical therapists were readily available and ever evaluating me; the social worker never tired of answering my questions about my rehab plan and release plan; and the health care administrator was reassuring throughout my stay. This health care facility has a team that works together to ensure positive results. It is an excellent choice for those requiring nursing care. Jackie Doerr