Bridgeport, CT

Northbridge Health Care Center

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $16,801 in total fines with 24 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2875 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT

(203) 336-0232

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

145

Certified beds

Average residents

130

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Athena Healthcare Systems

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1996-11-15

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.39

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.02

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.99

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.02

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

53%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

35%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.1
2.1
1 pts worse
1.9
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.6
1.5
0.1 pts worse
1.8
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.4%
87.5%
1.1 pts worse
93.4%
7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.5%
93.5%
About the same
95.5%
2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.7%
3.4%
1.7 pts better
3.3%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.3%
17.1%
16.8 pts better
11.4%
11.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.5%
6.4%
3.9 pts better
5.4%
2.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 15.9%
17.3%
1.4 pts better
19.6%
3.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.0%
19.4%
1.6 pts worse
16.7%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 18.0%
18.1%
0.1 pts better
16.3%
1.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.4%
18.4%
5 pts better
14.9%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.4%
0.9%
0.5 pts better
1.0%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.5%
1.7%
0.2 pts better
1.7%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 25.2%
24.8%
0.4 pts worse
19.8%
5.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.1%
4.4%
0.7 pts worse
5.1%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 38.6%
70.5%
31.9 pts worse
81.7%
43.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 11.5%
11.1%
0.4 pts worse
12.0%
0.5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 55.7%
69.7%
14 pts worse
79.7%
24 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 26.3%
25.0%
1.3 pts worse
23.9%
2.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-06-26 · Fire 2024-06-26

24 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2021-12-07 · Fire 2021-12-07

8 health deficiencies

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

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2019-08-01 · Fire 2019-08-01

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2024-06-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-06-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

K100 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2024-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

K163 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.

Corrected 2024-06-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-06-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

K500 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2024-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

K541 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2024-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2024-06-27

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-12-02

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 2026-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-02

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 2026-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-12-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

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 2025-12-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

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 2025-12-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-05

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

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 2025-02-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-14

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

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 2024-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

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 2024-11-29

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-06-26

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 2024-07-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2024-07-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

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 2024-07-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2024-07-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Corrected 2024-07-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2024-07-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

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 2024-07-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

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 2024-07-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

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 2024-07-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

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 2024-07-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2024-07-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-27

C · Minimal harm 2024-06-26

F946 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide training in compliance and ethics.

Corrected 2024-07-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-01

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 2023-08-18

G · Actual harm 2021-12-07

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 2022-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-07

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-07

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2022-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-07

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2019-08-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2019-08-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2019-08-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-08-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

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 2019-08-31

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$16,801 2024-06-26

Fine

Fine · fine $16,801

Fine

$0 2024-06-26

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2024-09-26 · 64 days

64 day denial

Ownership

Santilli, Lawrence

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

76% 27 facilities 2017-09-30
Athena Health Care Associates, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 27 facilities 1996-10-18
Mosier, Michael

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 27 facilities 2007-07-01
Roman, Erica

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-01-01
Santilli, Lawrence

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 27 facilities 1996-10-18
Santilli, Lawrence

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 27 facilities 1996-10-18

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