Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater
270 Route 28 · Bridgewater, NJ · 08807 · 9087227022
151 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Federal penalties on record: $92,840 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$92,840 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.02 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.06 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $100,741 |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 31, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected October 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 2023 · 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 October 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2025 | Fine | $92,840 |
| September 20, 2023 | Fine | $7,901 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315182 · certified since July 6, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.