Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater
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Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater

CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater

The Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center in Bridgewater, New Jersey, a part of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare family of senior living and care communities, is an award-winning community that provides long-term care, skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation in a comfortable, safe and home-like environment. It is conveniently located near its sister community the Avalon Assisted Living Residence at Bridgewater.
At the Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center, staff is here to help individuals get on the road to recovery. It offers comprehensive Physical, Occupational and Speech therapies on-site 7 days a week along with specialized programs for Hip, Knee, Stroke, Cardiac, Neurology, and Pulmonary therapies.

Whether an individual’s needs require short-term care, long-term nursing care, or rehabilitative support post-hospitalization, for aging or chronic illness, the Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center offers high-quality care in a comfortable, compassionate environment. The staff treats every resident with the utmost respect and dignity and strives to help each person function at the highest level possible by providing a variety of skilled services. Patient education and communication are at the core of these services.

An interdisciplinary, experienced care team of nurses, therapists, and certified nursing assistants is accessible around the clock to respond to the unique needs of each patient and resident. A physician directs all care, and the team is in regular contact with families so that they can rest assured that their loved one is happy, comfortable, and receiving the care they require. The nursing team is acclaimed for the quality of service it provides.
The goal is to help patients achieve maximum functional ability and improve their health so they can return home as quickly and safely as possible. All therapies include a coordinated “transition to home” program, virtual rehabilitation, state-of-the-art assistive equipment and technologies, and advanced pain management.

If more support is required before returning home and to activities of daily living, patients can transition easily to one of Bridgeway Senior Healthcare’s Avalon Assisted Living Residences for the additional therapy they need to help get them back to doing what they love. During their stay, residents can enjoy the lovely outdoor courtyards, a robust activities schedule and elegant dining – all designed to enhance their healing process.
Once a resident in any of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare family communities, individuals will have access to a comprehensive family of coordinated health services. In addition to Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing, other services include Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care (short-term stays), and Home Therapy. This continuum of care distinguishes Bridgeway Senior Healthcare from others and is what its family will deliver to its residents and their families.
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Bridgeway Senior Healthcare has received Newsweek’s and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes awards and is recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in New Jersey. The Bridgeway Care & Rehabilitation Centers have been recognized by readers of the Courier News as Best Nursing Home, Best Physical Therapy, One of the Best for Company Culture, and One of the Best for Adult Community for several consecutive years.
Family owned and operated, Bridgeway Senior Healthcare is devoted to caring for seniors like family in communities that feel like home. Since 1981, it has been a respected leader in Central New Jersey, setting the standard for enriching the quality of life for seniors. It bridges the way for seniors to enjoy independent lives with the comfort, privacy and dignity they deserve.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▲ 22.7% Above NJ avg. ▲ 22.7% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 44.0% Above NJ avg. ▲ 44.0% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▲ 31.2% Above NJ avg. ▲ 31.2% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▼ 30.4% Below NJ avg. ▼ 30.4% Below NJ avg.NJ average: 4.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to New Jersey state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 61st out of 294 homes in New Jersey for nurse hours. 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 11m per day
Rank #61 / 294Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 294 homes in New Jersey for Nurse Hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New Jersey average, with a ranking across 294 New Jersey facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility New Jersey avg (3h 53m per day)
vs New Jersey avg
+8%

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +62% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 1h 4m per day ▲ 55% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 32m per day ▼ 43% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 26m per day ▲ 9% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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. 3h 36m per day ▲ 4% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 6m per day ▼ 7% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 47m per day ▲ 62% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
139 days
Bed community size
151-bed community Rank #141 / 561Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 561 homes in New Jersey for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Jersey facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 27 / 100 Rank #459 / 640Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 459th out of 640 homes in New Jersey for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New Jersey facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
99%
Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%
Occupied beds
150 / 151
Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

Awards

Recognized as the #13 Best Nursing Home in 2025 by Newsweek
Top Nursing Home and Top Short-Term Rehab by U.S. News.

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility
ExpirationJune 30, 2026 Expired
License Number061811

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater is legally operated by Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Bridgewater, and administered by Mr. Scott Royer.

Officers

Info Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility

Anthony Pelligrino, Dr . Rebecca Rivera, Md

Type Of Units

Long Term Care
151 units
Total beds
151 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesMonthly activities calendar includes cooking club, crafts, bingo, trivia, and seasonal events
Specific ProgramsLong-Term Care/Skilled Nursing, Respite Care/Short-Term Stays, Therapy at Home, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Care, Orthopedic Recovery, Stroke Rehabilitation

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Inspection History

In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average 3 Worse Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (94% above)
• Deficiencies per year (94% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (35% above)
1 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Complaint investigations (33% below)
Latest Inspection November 20, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3518 This facility has 94% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (35 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 94% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2021. 73.6 This facility has 94% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (7 vs. NJ avg 3.6).↑ 94% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.72 This facility has 35% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (2.7 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 35% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 139 This facility has had 44% more total inspections than the New Jersey average (13 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 44% more
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 23 This facility has 33% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey nursing home (2 vs. NJ avg 3).↓ 33% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on November 20, 2025, had no deficiencies and no complaints were filed.
  • The October 30, 2025 complaint investigation found immediate jeopardy for failing to remove a CNA after substantiated physical abuse, exposing residents to harm.
  • The March 31, 2025 survey cited 12 deficiencies including abuse reporting delays and multiple life safety code violations, showing ongoing compliance challenges.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 4

New Jersey average 4


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations
9 Rank #32 / 296Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd out of 296 homes in New Jersey for Health Citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New Jersey State average, with a ranking across all 296 NJ facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

New Jersey average 20.9

Citations per inspection
2.25 Rank #20 / 296Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 296 homes in New Jersey for Citations Per Inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New Jersey mean across 296 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

New Jersey average 5.35


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

4 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 9 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 9 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
1
43% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7


Serious health citations
1
150% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

1 critical citation New Jersey average: 0.7

1 serious citation New Jersey average: 0.4

7 moderate citations New Jersey average: 19.3

0 minor citations New Jersey average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect critical citation Oct 30, 2025

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 31, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 31, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Sep 20, 2023
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 391
Employees 139
Contractors 252
Staff to resident ratio 2.61 : 1
45% more staff per resident than New Jersey average
New Jersey average ratio: 1.79 : 1 New Jersey average ratio: 1.79 : 1See full New Jersey ranking
Avg staff/day 82
Average shift 7.9 hours
0% compared with New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 8 hours New Jersey average shift: 8 hoursSee full New Jersey ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 59,675

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 53 total: 23 full-time employees and 30 contractors. 53
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 64 total: 15 full-time employees and 49 contractors. 64
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 198 total: 72 full-time employees and 126 contractors. 198
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

27.3%

16,289 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 126 Licensed Practical Nurse: 49 Registered Nurse: 30 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 18 Physical Therapy Assistant: 12 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Nurse Practitioner: 1 Medical Director: 1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant7212619830,97992100%8.1
Registered Nurse23305310,06192100%8.7
Licensed Practical Nurse1549646,37592100%8.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist100102,9997076%7
Physical Therapy Assistant012121,9597480%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff9091,89092100%7.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician018181,1868188%6.3
Mental Health Service Worker4048046975%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide0225846571%7.8
Nurse Practitioner1124485661%8
Dietitian1014325459%8
Administrator1014045155%7.9
Qualified Social Worker0553985560%6.5
RN Director of Nursing2023787177%3.7
Occupational Therapy Aide1013485863%6
Speech Language Pathologist0443404751%6.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant033522224%2.2
Medical Director011281415%2
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff011121213%1
198 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
53 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
64 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 76%
12 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 80%
9 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
18 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 88%
4 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 75%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 71%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 61%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 59%
1 Administrator
% of Days 55%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 60%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 77%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 63%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 51%
3 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 24%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 15%
1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff
% of Days 13%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023

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 $8K Rank #265 / 297Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 265th out of 297 homes in New Jersey for Federal Fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the New Jersey average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 297 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
90% lower than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: $77K

Number of fines 1
50% fewer fines than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $8K
New Jersey average $77K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Sep 20, 2023 · $8K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 20, 2023
$8K

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.0
48% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.9
52% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.8%
57% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 16.0%
45% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 25.0%
56% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.0%
22% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.2%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
31% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.2%
98% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.1%
72% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.9%
34% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.9%
5% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.9%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.77
33% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.33
19% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.1%
9% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.2%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.9%
10% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 23.8%
6% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 7.7%
6% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 44.0%
18% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 59.6%
18% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

54% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

41% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 - 5 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 150
Medicare
19
12.7% of residents
Medicaid
100
66.7% of residents
Private pay or other
31
20.7% 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.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$18.3M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$1.2M
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$18.3M Rank #60 / 292Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 292 homes in New Jersey for Revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the New Jersey average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$1.2M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$467.2K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #67 / 292Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 292 homes in New Jersey for Payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New Jersey average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$9.4M 51.2% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #215 / 292Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 215th out of 292 homes in New Jersey for Payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the New Jersey average. Well-run New Jersey facilities typically land around 55–65% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$7.7M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$17.1M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (54% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.

Admissions
381 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 54%
Private pay 41%
Medicaid 5%
Discharges
356 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 55%
Private pay 38%
Medicaid 6%

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bridgewater's city center to Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.21 miles to nearest hospital (Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset)

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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.

CMS & NJ Dept. of Health data

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SNF
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82
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NJ AVG 125
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85.4%
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NJ AVG
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4.47
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NJ AVG 3.88
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-29%+15%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 297
9
Facility 9
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #32 / 296
4.5
Facility 4.5
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #124 / 296
-70-
50
Facility 50
NJ AVG 47
Rank #285 / 640
New Jersey Eastern Star Home For The Aged Inc
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #249 / 292
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #262 / 292
63.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 63.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #116 / 292
315419
Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater
NH
Bridgewater (Bradley Gardens)
151
Facility 151
NJ AVG 125
Rank #141 / 561
99.3%
Facility 99.3%
NJ AVG
Rank #14 / 496
-
4.18
Facility 4.18
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #61 / 294
+47%+8%
$100.7k
Facility $100.7k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #265 / 297
9
Facility 9
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #32 / 296
2.3
Facility 2.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #20 / 296
2150-
27
Facility 27
NJ AVG 47
Rank #459 / 640
Donald Pelligrino
$18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #60 / 292
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #67 / 292
51.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #215 / 292
315182
Complete Care At Green Knoll
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
North Bridgewater
176
Facility 176
NJ AVG 125
Rank #103 / 561
84.1%
Facility 84.1%
NJ AVG
Rank #195 / 496
-
3.33
Facility 3.33
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #221 / 294
-75%-14%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 297
21
Facility 21
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #162 / 296
5.3
Facility 5.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #166 / 296
1148-
10
Facility 10
NJ AVG 47
Rank #589 / 640
-
$20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #108 / 292
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #103 / 292
37.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 37.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #134 / 292
315134

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in New Jersey

Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater is located in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Jersey.

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NJ

High urban demand; managed care model.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+
General New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
NJ

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Home modifications (~$1,000 avg.)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings) Premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NJ

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year combined household, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

Benefits
Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Benefits
Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters)

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.
Income Limits (2025) ~$500,000/year projected, subject to final regs
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Benefits
Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NJ

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Benefits
Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NJ

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NJ

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater

What neighborhood is Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater in?

Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater is in the Bradley Gardens neighborhood of Bridgewater.

Who is the owner of Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater?

Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater is legally operated by Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Bridgewater, and administered by Mr. Scott Royer.

Is Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater in a walkable area?

Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater 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 license number of Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater?

According to NJ state health department records, Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater's license number is 061811.

When does Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater's license expires on June 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater?

Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater's occupancy is 99%.

Does Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater is registered as a for-profit in NJ.

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