BRIDGEWOOD POST ACUTE
5901 LEMON HILL AVE, Sacramento, CA 95824
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
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How BRIDGEWOOD POST ACUTE Compares
BRIDGEWOOD POST ACUTE is a 49-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sacramento, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (16.4%) is below the California average of 23.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 49 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 23 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sacramento, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.8% — better than the California average of 11.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.1% — worse than the California average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.4% — better than the California average of 23.1% (29% lower).
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 June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BRIDGEWOOD POST ACUTE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BRIDGEWOOD POST ACUTE with other nursing homes in Sacramento.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for BRIDGEWOOD POST ACUTE, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is BRIDGEWOOD POST ACUTE 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 practices help BRIDGEWOOD POST ACUTE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.8% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BRIDGEWOOD POST ACUTE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BRIDGEWOOD POST ACUTE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 49 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BRIDGEWOOD POST ACUTE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Sacramento
Sacramento sits in Sacramento County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 216,519 (14.1%)
- Median age
- 36.4 years
- Median household income
- $70,684
- Median home value
- $373,000
Demographics for Sacramento County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sacramento.
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