Total staff
138
Employees
138
Contractors
0
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Bridge Care Suites
Nursing Home · Illinois, IL
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Bridge Care Suites
Nursing Home · Illinois, IL
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Bridge Care Suites accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
The Bridge is Springfield’s leading post-surgical short-term rehab facility, strategically located just twelve minutes away from St. John’s and Memorial Hospital. They offer best-in-class amenities and services to bridge the care gap between hospital and home as patients transition. With private suites, restaurant-style meals, and a caring staff, residents can expect a great recovery experience.
The Bridge has been rated as one of the top post-surgical short-term rehabilitation centers in Springfield by the U.S. Health, recognized for its exceptional skilled nursing care, dedicated physical therapy staff, prompt patient discharge times, cleanliness, and commitment to safety and security. This nursing home provides the best basic and advanced therapy services for post-operative, sub-acute, and orthopedic needs. Equipped with superior technology for those services, the facility boasts a highly-trained and hand-picked therapy staff ready to assist patients at any time.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 36th out of 167 homes in Illinois. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 36th out of 167 homes in Illinois. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 26m per day
Rank #36 / 167Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 167 homes in Illinois. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Illinois average, with a ranking across 167 Illinois SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Illinois avg
+43%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 11m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
79%
Rank #70 / 168Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 168 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its Statewide rank out of 168. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
25 days
Occupancy rate
79%
Rank #70 / 168Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 168 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its Statewide rank out of 168. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
25 days
Walk Score: 27 / 100 Rank #141 / 170Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 170 homes in Illinois. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
2.38:1
25% better than Illinois average
Avg staff/day
57
Average shift
7.6 hours
0% compared with Illinois average
Total staff hours (quarter)
39,925
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
10
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
16
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
74
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0%
0 contractor hours this quarter
No contractor roles were reported this quarter.
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 74 | 0 | 74 | 19,526 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 5,523 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Physical Therapist | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,900 | 92 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,331 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,474 | 77 | 84% | 6.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,291 | 79 | 86% | 6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 976 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 597 | 75 | 82% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 509 | 63 | 68% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 468 | 59 | 64% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 465 | 60 | 65% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 452 | 68 | 74% | 6.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 267 | 32 | 35% | 8.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 194 | 32 | 35% | 5.6 |
74 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
16 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
12 Physical Therapist
% of Days
100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
84%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
86%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
70%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
82%
1 Administrator
% of Days
70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
68%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
64%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
65%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
74%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
60%
1 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
35%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
35%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$0 Rank #1 / 168Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 168 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Illinois average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 168 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
100% lower than Illinois averageIllinois average: $143K
Number of fines
0
100% fewer fines than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
6% fewer payment denials than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$0
Illinois average
$143K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Nov 25, 2024 · 1 days
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Nov 25, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Nov 25, 2024
1 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.9
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.9
39% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 9.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.9
36% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.6%
57% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 15.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
9.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
9.1%
51% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.1%
7% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 21.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.8%
103% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.1%
41% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 5.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
6.0%
233% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.0%
39% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 6.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.0%
98% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 48.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.9%
12% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 20.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
12% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 89.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 91.6%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.2%
44% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 68.3%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
58% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.7%
55% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 63.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
23 days
Private pay
58% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
24 days
Medicaid
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
58
Medicare
33
56.9% of residents
Medicaid
11
19% of residents
Private pay or other
14
24.1% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Bridge Care Suites based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
79.0%
↑ 0.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1.7M
↓ ~$423.7K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.9M
↑ ~$336.2K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-15.7%
↓ 4.3pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$11.1M
Operating loss
-$1.7M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$11.1M Rank #115 / 166Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 166 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Illinois SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$1.7M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #111 / 166Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 166 homes in Illinois. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Illinois average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$5.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #111 / 166Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 166 homes in Illinois. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Illinois average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.9M
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Illinois
Bridge Care Suites is located in Godfrey, Illinois.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bridge Care Suites
Is Bridge Care Suites in a walkable area?
Bridge Care Suites has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at Bridge Care Suites?
Bridge Care Suites's occupancy is 79.0%.
What is the phone number of Bridge Care Suites?
(217) 787-0000 will put you in contact with the team at Bridge Care Suites.
Is Bridge Care Suites Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Bridge Care Suites is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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