Bridgeport Health Care Center
2125 Royce Street · Portsmouth, OH · 45662 · 7403546635
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 13, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 13, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2022
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 13, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2022
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected May 13, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2022
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected May 13, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2022
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected May 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 13, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365313 · certified since October 1, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.