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BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER

270 ROUTE 28, BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807
Score: 49 / 100

CMS data shows Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Bridgewater earning a D grade with a score of 49/100, placing it below most facilities in New Jersey. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Bridgewater is near the national average, with 4.04 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 9 deficiencies at Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Bridgewater, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ 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 4.04 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.02 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.53 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.49 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.53 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.74 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

9
Total Deficiencies
Oct 29, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 8 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity J
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Oct 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Mar 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Mar 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity G
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Sep 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Sep 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 6.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 17.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 9.3% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 24.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $7,901

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 49 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
151
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3