BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER
270 ROUTE 28, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
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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 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (16.7%) 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 92% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bridgewater, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.7% — worse than the New Jersey average of 12.7% (31% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — worse than the New Jersey average of 2.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — better than the New Jersey average of 5.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.1% — about the same as the New Jersey average of 25.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 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 keeps BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.7% here versus 12.7% 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 92% 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.
Where does BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER lag behind other Bridgewater options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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