BRIDGEWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER
14751 CAREY ROAD, Carmel, IN 46033
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How BRIDGEWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
BRIDGEWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 120-bed government-owned nursing facility in Carmel, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.0%) is above the Indiana average of 3.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Carmel, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.5% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (56% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.0% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (81% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.7% — better than the Indiana average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BRIDGEWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BRIDGEWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Carmel.
What keeps BRIDGEWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help BRIDGEWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.5% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BRIDGEWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BRIDGEWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BRIDGEWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BRIDGEWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER's rating advantage in Carmel?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.4 stars across 8 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Carmel
Carmel sits in Hamilton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.3% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 40,737 (12.3%)
- Median age
- 37.6 years
- Median household income
- $98,880
- Median home value
- $282,700
Demographics for Hamilton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Carmel.
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