Bridgewater, NJ

Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Bridgewater

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $7,901 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 16 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

270 Route 28, Bridgewater, NJ

(908) 722-7022

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 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

151

Certified beds

Average residents

139

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1981-07-06

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.02

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.53

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.49

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.53

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

37%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

46%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.8
2.1
0.7 pts worse
1.9
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.3
1.1
0.2 pts worse
1.8
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.2%
93.0%
4.2 pts better
93.4%
3.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.9%
97.2%
0.3 pts worse
95.5%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.6%
2.4%
0.2 pts worse
3.3%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.7%
11.4%
8.7 pts better
11.4%
8.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.3%
4.6%
4.7 pts worse
5.4%
3.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 24.5%
19.0%
5.5 pts worse
19.6%
4.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.2%
13.5%
3.7 pts worse
16.7%
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 15.9%
9.8%
6.1 pts worse
16.3%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.5%
9.7%
6.8 pts worse
14.9%
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.6%
0.7%
0.9 pts worse
1.0%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
0.8%
0.1 pts better
1.7%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 24.5%
15.9%
8.6 pts worse
19.8%
4.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.3%
6.0%
0.3 pts worse
5.1%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 85.1%
78.7%
6.4 pts better
81.7%
3.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.7%
8.2%
0.5 pts better
12.0%
4.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.7%
1.2%
0.5 pts worse
1.6%
0.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.9%
80.1%
7.8 pts better
79.7%
8.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.8%
25.4%
1.6 pts better
23.9%
0.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-03-31 · Fire 2025-03-31

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

16 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (7 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-02-21 · Fire 2023-02-21

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-04-15 · Fire 2021-04-15

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

K233 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install resident room doors of proper design and width.

Corrected 2025-05-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

K364 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-21

K241 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.

Corrected 2023-03-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-21

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-02-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-21

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2023-03-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-21

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2023-03-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-21

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-15

K241 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.

Corrected 2021-10-05

Inspection history

Recent health citations

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-10-30

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-11-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

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 2025-04-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-05-15

G · Actual harm 2023-09-20

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-20

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-20

F626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Corrected 2023-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-21

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-03-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-21

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-21

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-03-17

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$7,901 2023-09-20

Fine

Fine · fine $7,901

Fine

Ownership

Pelligrino, Donald

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

9% 2 facilities 1991-10-09
Manego, Rossana

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2001-08-22
Pelligrino, Donald

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 1991-10-09
Royer, Scott

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-09-09

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