BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER
270 ROUTE 28, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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How BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER Compares
BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER is a 151-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bridgewater, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (16.4%) is above the New Jersey average of 12.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 151 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bridgewater, 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: 16.4% — worse than the New Jersey average of 12.7% (29% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the New Jersey average of 2.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the New Jersey average of 5.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.4% — worse than the New Jersey average of 24.8%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated October 17, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER with other nursing homes in Bridgewater.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.4% here versus 12.7% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.5% here versus 5.4% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 151 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Bridgewater
Bridgewater sits in Somerset County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% 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+
- 52,092 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 41.8 years
- Median household income
- $116,510
- Median home value
- $436,700
Demographics for Somerset County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bridgewater.
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