BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE, Paramus, NJ 07652
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER Compares
BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER is a 574-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Paramus, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (24.7%) is above the New Jersey average of 12.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 574 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Paramus, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.7% — worse than the New Jersey average of 12.7% (95% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — worse than the New Jersey average of 2.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the New Jersey average of 5.7% (31% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.9% — better than the New Jersey average of 25.2% (33% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER with other nursing homes in Paramus.
What keeps BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.7% here versus 12.7% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 2.8% here versus 2.3% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 574 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER's rating advantage in Paramus?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Paramus
Paramus sits in Bergen County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New Jersey as a whole (16.2% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 161,217 (17.3%)
- Median age
- 41.9 years
- Median household income
- $104,623
- Median home value
- $477,400
Demographics for Bergen County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Paramus.
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