Bridgewater Retirement Community has a 4 out of 5 star overall rating, with strong staffing (5 stars; 4.63 hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark) and no fines in the last 24 months. Its health inspection and quality measures are both 3 stars, and recent inspection citations involved care planning, communication privacy, and activities programming.
Last inspection: January 22, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6296.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.70
Licensed practical nurses
0.82
Nurse aides
3.11
Weekend nursing
4.04
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 32%
Registered nurse turnover: 30%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
4.8%6.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.5%6.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.3%4.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.7%1.9%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
9%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
22.5%23.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
23.2%19.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
27.7%29.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.8%27.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.8%83.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had reasonable access to and privacy when using communication methods. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 576 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure its activities program was led by a qualified professional. Cited January 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 680 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly reduce or limit psychotropic medication use and try safer non-drug approaches when appropriate. Cited January 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 758 — 42 CFR §483.45(e) — S/S: E
The home failed to assess bed rail safety, review the risks and benefits, get informed consent, or properly install and maintain the rail. Cited October 2019 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 700 — 42 CFR §483.25(n) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
120.2 residents on an average day (95% of 127 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 22 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.