The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER
BRIDGEWATER, NJ · Medicare-certified · 151 beds
In good standing
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER has an overall 4 out of 5 stars, with solid health inspection and staffing ratings, a 3-star quality rating, and no fines in the last 24 months. Reported nurse staffing is 3.99 hours per resident per day, slightly below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9877 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9877.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.05
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.54
- Nurse aides
- 2.39
- Weekend nursing
- 3.49
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 45%
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
15%16.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.5%1.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.2%3.7%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%2.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
8.9%1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.2%10.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
13.2%12.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.8%20.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.1%1.1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.7%0.6%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.7%28.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.5%0%Improving
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
—96.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.8%93.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.3%84.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
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 September 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — 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 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $92,840 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $7,901 in total fines.
- $7,901
Federal fine
Sep 20, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 142.8 residents on an average day (95% of 151 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 45 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.