The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
PARAMUS, NJ · Medicare-certified · 574 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER in Paramus has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing at 5 stars and quality measures at 4 stars, though health inspections are lower at 3 stars. It reported no fines in the last 24 months, and its nurse staffing was 3.88 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.881 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: November 18, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.881.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.08
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.37
- Nurse aides
- 2.42
- Weekend nursing
- 3.57
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 16%
Registered nurse turnover: 13%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
24.3%27%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.4%2.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.2%4.8%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%0.9%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.8%5.2%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0.3%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.7%14.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.7%15.1%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
30.7%28.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—1.9%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.7%0.7%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
7.3%10.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.3%0.3%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
79.7%90.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—74.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
60.5%39.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to ensure a working call system was available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 919 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited April 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: E
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 347.4 residents on an average day (61% of 574 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.