Hillsborough, NJ

Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Hillsborough

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $17,192 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

395 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ

(908) 281-4400

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

126

Certified beds

Average residents

121

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2012-05-10

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.86

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.83

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.49

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.18

All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.69

RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.81

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.47

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.16

Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.83

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.07

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.41

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

25%

Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

34%

Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

9,350

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

23.91

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9833

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 16.58% · Performance 22.16% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

1.25

Baseline 5.22% · Performance 7.46% · Measure score 1.25 · Achievement 1.25 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

5.31

Baseline 39.64% · Performance 41.98% · Measure score 5.31 · Achievement 5.31 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

3

Baseline 4.03 hours · Performance 3.93 hours · Measure score 3 · Achievement 3 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.13%
10.72%
0.6 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 372 · Observed rate 9.14% · Lower 95% interval 7.59%
Discharge to community 59.26%
50.57%
8.7 pts better
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 389 · Observed rate 53.73% · Lower 95% interval 53.63%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.98
1.02
About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 283 · Denominator 283
Falls with major injury 0.35%
0.77%
0.4 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 283
Discharge self-care score 46.54%
53.69%
7.1 pts worse
Numerator 101 · Denominator 217
Discharge mobility score 46.08%
50.94%
4.9 pts worse
Numerator 100 · Denominator 217
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 3.89%
2.29%
1.6 pts worse
Numerator 11 · Denominator 283 · Adjusted rate 3.87%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 7.46%
7.12%
0.3 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 247 · Observed rate 7.29% · Lower 95% interval 4.98%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 209
Staff flu vaccination coverage 98.78%
42%
56.8 pts better
Numerator 243 · Denominator 246
Discharge function score 40.55%
56.45%
15.9 pts worse
Numerator 88 · Denominator 217
Transfer of health information to provider 100%
95.95%
4 pts better
Numerator 64 · Denominator 64
Transfer of health information to patient 99.43%
96.28%
3.2 pts better
Numerator 173 · Denominator 174
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 17.61%
25.2%
7.6 pts worse
Numerator 28 · Denominator 159

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.9
2.1
0.8 pts worse
1.9
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.9 · Observed 3.0 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.1
1.1
1 pts worse
1.8
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.1 · Observed 2.0 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.8%
93.0%
9.2 pts worse
93.4%
9.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 90.2% · Q2 87.6% · Q3 80.9% · Q4 76.8% · 4Q avg 83.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.0%
97.2%
0.2 pts worse
95.5%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 8.9%
2.4%
6.5 pts worse
3.3%
5.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.8% · Q2 9.0% · Q3 8.5% · Q4 8.4% · 4Q avg 8.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.1%
11.4%
8.3 pts better
11.4%
8.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 7.4% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 3.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.6%
4.6%
3 pts better
5.4%
3.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 24.8%
19.0%
5.8 pts worse
19.6%
5.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.7% · Q2 24.1% · Q3 27.8% · Q4 26.6% · 4Q avg 24.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.1%
13.5%
5.6 pts worse
16.7%
2.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.3% · Q2 18.2% · Q3 20.3% · Q4 17.7% · 4Q avg 19.1% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 14.2%
9.8%
4.4 pts worse
16.3%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.5% · Q2 10.4% · Q3 10.9% · Q4 25.6% · 4Q avg 14.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.4%
9.7%
4.3 pts better
14.9%
9.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 4.2% · Q4 8.2% · 4Q avg 5.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.8%
0.7%
1.1 pts worse
1.0%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 0.7% · 4Q avg 1.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
0.8%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 11.8%
15.9%
4.1 pts better
19.8%
8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.0% · Q2 11.0% · Q3 13.5% · Q4 16.6% · 4Q avg 11.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.5%
6.0%
0.5 pts better
5.1%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.7% · Q2 6.5% · Q3 5.3% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 5.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 72.5%
78.7%
6.2 pts worse
81.7%
9.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 77.5% · Q2 74.8% · Q3 68.0% · Q4 69.2% · 4Q avg 72.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.9%
8.2%
0.3 pts better
12.0%
4.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.9% · Observed 7.2% · Expected 10.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.2%
1.2%
About the same
1.6%
0.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 69.3%
80.1%
10.8 pts worse
79.7%
10.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 69.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.9%
25.4%
1.5 pts better
23.9%
About the same
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 23.9% · Observed 23.2% · Expected 23.1% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-08-19 · Fire 2024-08-19

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-11-07 · Fire 2022-11-07

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2020-03-09 · Fire 2020-03-09

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-19

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-09-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-19

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-09-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-19

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-08-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2022-11-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-11-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2022-11-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-11-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-11-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2022-11-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-11-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2023-02-13

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-22

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.

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-22

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Not marked corrected

G · Actual harm 2025-11-05

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-11-30

G · Actual harm 2025-11-05

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-11-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-19

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 2024-08-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-19

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-08-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-19

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 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-19

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-19

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2024-08-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-19

F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2024-08-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-06

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-08-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2022-11-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

F836 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2022-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

F576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Corrected 2022-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2022-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2022-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

F710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Corrected 2022-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2022-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-03-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2020-03-20

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$17,192 2025-11-05

Fine

Fine · fine $17,192

Fine

Ownership

Pelligrino, Donald

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

49% 2 facilities 2012-02-15
Manego, Rossana

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-03-01
Pelligrino, Donald

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2016-08-01

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