The Arbor at Laurel Circle

Official Government Ratings

Care Quality Indicators

How The Arbor at Laurel Circle Compares

The Arbor at Laurel Circle is a 64-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 3.4 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (27.6%) is above the New Jersey average of 12.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 64 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 64% occupied.

Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bridgewater, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.

By the numbers vs. New Jersey average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.6% — worse than the New Jersey average of 12.7% (118% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 4.1% — worse than the New Jersey average of 2.3% (78% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the New Jersey average of 5.7% (100% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.6% — better than the New Jersey average of 25.2%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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