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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.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 59th out of 274 homes in New Jersey. 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
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 1m per day | ▲ 49% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
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
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 29m per day | ▲ 11% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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 22m per day | ▼ 3% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
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 | ■ Avg State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
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.
| 44m per day | ▲ 52% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater is legally operated by Bridgeway, Inc., and administrated by Mr. Scott Royer.
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Anthony Pelligrino, Dr . Rebecca Rivera, Md
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 35 | 18 | This facility has 94% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (35 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 94% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 7 | 3.6 | This facility has 94% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (7 vs. NJ avg 3.6).↑ 94% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.7 | 2 | This facility has 35% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (2.7 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 35% worse |
Per-category split of the 28 deficiencies recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New Jersey state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 13 | 9 | This facility has 44% more total inspections than a typical New Jersey nursing home (13 vs. NJ avg 9).↑ 44% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey nursing home (2 vs. NJ avg 3).↓ 33% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on November 20, 2025, did not identify any deficiencies and focused on informing individuals about privacy practices. Earlier inspections showed a mixed record, with deficiencies noted in areas such as abuse reporting, food safety, life safety code compliance, resident care, discharge policies, care planning, and staffing levels. Complaint investigations included one substantiated case related to failure to timely report abuse allegations, while most other complaints were found unsubstantiated or resulted in compliance findings. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows some recurring issues with life safety and staffing, but the absence of deficiencies in the most recent report suggests some improvement.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsNew Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
New Jersey average 20.9
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).
43% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.7
150% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.4
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
45% better than New Jersey average
0% compared with New Jersey average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
16,289 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 72 | 126 | 198 | 30,979 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 23 | 30 | 53 | 10,061 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 49 | 64 | 6,375 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,999 | 70 | 76% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 12 | 12 | 1,959 | 74 | 80% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,890 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 18 | 18 | 1,186 | 81 | 88% | 6.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 804 | 69 | 75% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 584 | 65 | 71% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 1 | 2 | 448 | 56 | 61% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 404 | 51 | 55% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 398 | 55 | 60% | 6.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 378 | 71 | 77% | 3.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 348 | 58 | 63% | 6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 340 | 47 | 51% | 6.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 52 | 22 | 24% | 2.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 14 | 15% | 2 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 13% | 1 |
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)
90% lower than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: $77K
50% fewer fines than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.0
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 averageNew Jersey average: 0.1
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Sep 20, 2023 · $8K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 20, 2023Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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 averageNew Jersey average: 6.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.9
52% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 12.4
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.8%
57% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.0%
45% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.0%
56% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.0%
22% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.2%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
31% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
9.2%
98% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.1%
72% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.9%
34% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.9%
5% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 93.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.9%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 97.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.77
33% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.08
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.33
19% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.12
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.1%
9% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 78.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.2%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.9%
10% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 80.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.8%
6% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 25.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.7%
6% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 8.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
44.0%
18% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
59.6%
18% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
54% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
41% of new residents, often for short stays.
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
150Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #61 / 272Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 272 homes in New Jersey. 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
2.1 miles from city center
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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Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater is located in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
| New Jersey Eastern Star |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
N Nursing
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Bridgewater (Finderne) | 82 | 74.7% | -3% | 4.47 | -29% | +15% | $0 | 9 | 4.5 | - | 74 | A+ | 50 | New Jersey Eastern Star Home For The Aged Inc | $10.8M | $5.7M | 53.1% | 315419 | ||||
| Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Bridgewater (Bradley Gardens) | 151 | 89.9% | +17% | 4.18 | +47% | +8% | $7.9k | 9 | 2.3 | 2 | 143 | - | 27 | Donald Pelligrino | $26.8M | $12.1M | 45.1% | 315182 |
Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater is in the Bradley Gardens neighborhood of Bridgewater.
The legal owner and operator of Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater is Bridgeway, Inc..
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.
According to NJ state health department records, Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater's license number is 61811.
According to NJ state health department records, Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater's license expires on June 30, 2026.
Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater's occupancy is 99%.
Mr. SCOTT ROYER is the administrator of Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater.
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