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BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER

230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE, PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Score: 58 / 100

With a score of 58 out of 100, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of New Jersey nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Paramus location.

Staffing at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is near the national average, with 3.46 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 17 deficiencies at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.46 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.97 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.40 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.10 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.16 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.88 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

17
Total Deficiencies
Nov 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 17 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Nov 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    May 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0919 Severity F
    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    May 15, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0552 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    May 15, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    May 15, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.5% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 3.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 26.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 9.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $47,430

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 58 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
574
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10