Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-16 · Fire 2025-05-16
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Paramus, NJ
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $47,430 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
230 E Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ
(201) 967-4000
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
574
Certified beds
Average residents
356
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.97
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.40
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.10
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.16
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
12%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
17%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.2 |
2.1
0.1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.5 |
1.1
0.6 pts better
|
1.8
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 73.6% |
93.0%
19.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
19.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.5% |
97.2%
2.3 pts better
|
95.5%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.5% |
2.4%
1.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.2% |
11.4%
11.2 pts better
|
11.4%
11.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.1% |
4.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 30.2% |
19.0%
11.2 pts worse
|
19.6%
10.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 26.3% |
13.5%
12.8 pts worse
|
16.7%
9.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.1% |
0.1%
About the same
|
0.1%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 12.7% |
9.8%
2.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.0% |
9.7%
2.3 pts worse
|
14.9%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.7% |
0.7%
About the same
|
1.0%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.0% |
0.8%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 9.5% |
15.9%
6.4 pts better
|
19.8%
10.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.5% |
6.0%
1.5 pts better
|
5.1%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 54.0% |
78.7%
24.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
27.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 2.2% |
8.2%
6 pts better
|
12.0%
9.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.8% |
1.2%
3.6 pts worse
|
1.6%
3.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 74.4% |
80.1%
5.7 pts worse
|
79.7%
5.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 14.4% |
25.4%
11 pts better
|
23.9%
9.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-04-06 · Fire 2023-04-06
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2021-04-01 · Fire 2021-04-01
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2025-06-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-06-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-06-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-06-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K342 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2025-06-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-06-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-06-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-06-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K771 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.
Corrected 2025-06-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-01
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-04-15
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-18
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-06-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2025-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2025-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-06-20
G · Actual harm
2023-04-06
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-04-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-01
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2021-04-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-01
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2021-04-15
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$47,430
2023-04-06
Fine
Fine · fine $47,430
Fine
Ownership
Bergen County Improvement Authority
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Dumay, Serge
Corporate Director · Individual
Iadarola, Ralph
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Iadarola, Ralph
Corporate Officer · Individual
Lemond, Karina
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Lemond, Karina
Corporate Director · Individual
Picinic, Elena
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Picinic, Elena
Corporate Director · Individual
Raguseo, Mauro
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Raguseo, Mauro
Corporate Officer · Individual
Richardson, Kathryn
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Richardson, Kathryn
Corporate Officer · Individual
Visconi, Deborah
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Visconi, Deborah
Corporate Officer · Individual
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