The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
BRIDGEWATER CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING L L C
BINGHAMTON, NY · Medicare-certified · 356 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
2 out of 5 stars overall. Bridgewater Center for Rehab & Nursing has a 2-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing and quality ratings, no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nursing staffing of 3.59 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5927 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 25, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5927.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.43
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.72
- Nurse aides
- 2.44
- Weekend nursing
- 2.87
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
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
20.4%20.1%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.4%3.2%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.1%5.1%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%1.9%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
6.6%7.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.7%14.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.6%6.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.8%13.8%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.2%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.3%26.5%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.4%0%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.7%98.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.2%91.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide appropriate care and services for a resident who needed ostomy care. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 691 — 42 CFR §483.25 — 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 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of UPSTATE SERVICES GROUP · 17 homes · 1.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 342.6 residents on an average day (96% of 356 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 58 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.