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 28 days.
The Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough, New Jersey, a part of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare family of senior living and care communities, is the newest community, providing long-term care, skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation in a comfortable, safe, and home-like environment. It is conveniently located on the same campus as its sister community the Avalon Assisted Living Residence at Hillsborough.
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 get 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 of 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.
Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough is legally operated by Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Hillsborough, and administered by Ms. Helen Bautista.
Anthony Pelligrino, Donald Pelligrino, Investments LLC R Rivera, Marie S. Pelligrino
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 27 | 18 | This facility has 50% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (27 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 50% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.5 | 2 | This facility has 25% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (2.5 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 25% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 11 | 9 | This facility has had 22% more total inspections than the New Jersey average (11 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 22% more |
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Routine inspections
| 9 | 4 | This facility has had 125% more routine inspections than the New Jersey average (9 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 125% more |
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Complaint investigations
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey nursing home (2 vs. NJ avg 3).↓ 33% better |
State average 4
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
State average 20.9
State average 5.35
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
13 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 17 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 17 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: 0.7
State average: 0.4
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
14,040 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 67 | 104 | 171 | 27,427 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 69 | 93 | 8,405 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 22 | 1 | 23 | 7,152 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,951 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,665 | 67 | 73% | 6.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 10 | 10 | 1,731 | 91 | 99% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1,676 | 82 | 89% | 6.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 880 | 63 | 68% | 8.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 6 | 6 | 421 | 57 | 62% | 6.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 407 | 52 | 57% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 378 | 71 | 77% | 3.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 306 | 69 | 75% | 2.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 221 | 30 | 33% | 7.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 62 | 22 | 24% | 2.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 15% | 1 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 13% | 1 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
54% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
43% of new residents, often for short stays.
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents 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.
Historical financial and operational data for Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough from 2013–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
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 28 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hillsborough Township's city center to Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Job Haines Home | NH AL HC RC SNF | Bloomfield (Bloomfield Avenue) | 40
Facility
40
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#529 / 560 |
97.5%
Facility
97.5%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#15 / 478 | +31% | 6.31
Facility
6.31
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#3 / 286 | -2% | +63% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 289 | 4
Facility
4
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#7 / 288 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#4 / 288 | - | 39 | - |
85
Facility
85
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#62 / 638 | Noreen Haveron | $11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#178 / 284 | $12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#68 / 284 | 105.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
105.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#20 / 284 | 315392 | ||||
| Fellowship Village | NH AL HC HOS IL MC SNF | Basking Ridge | 67
Facility
67
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#470 / 560 |
86.6%
Facility
86.6%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#150 / 478 | +16% | 5.83
Facility
5.83
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#10 / 286 | +57% | +50% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 289 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#1 / 288 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#1 / 288 | - | 58 | - |
25
Facility
25
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#476 / 638 | Brian Lawrence | $51.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$51.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#4 / 284 | $21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#8 / 284 | 42.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
42.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#273 / 284 | 315356 | ||||
| Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Jackson Township (Bennetts Mills) | 234
Facility
234
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#36 / 560 |
84.6%
Facility
84.6%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#181 / 478 | +14% | 3.49
Facility
3.49
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#176 / 286 | -31% | -10% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 289 | 12
Facility
12
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#49 / 288 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#23 / 288 | - | 198 | A+ |
19
Facility
19
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#531 / 638 | Bartley Operator Holdco LLC | $28.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$28.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#32 / 284 | $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#38 / 284 | 37.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
37.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#164 / 284 | 315288 | ||||
| Preferred Care At Wall | NH HOS RC SNF | Allenwood (Hospital Road) | 135
Facility
135
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#181 / 560 |
90.4%
Facility
90.4%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#90 / 478 | +21% | 3.71
Facility
3.71
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#134 / 286 | -72% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 289 | 11
Facility
11
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#43 / 288 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#35 / 288 | - | 122 | - |
2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#626 / 638 | Preferred Care Holdings,LLC | $18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#90 / 284 | $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#121 / 284 | 37.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
37.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#208 / 284 | 315397 | ||||
| Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough | NH AL HC MC RC SNF | Hillsborough Township (Hillsborough) | 129
Facility
129
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#203 / 560 |
93.0%
Facility
93.0%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#52 / 478 | +25% | 4.27
Facility
4.27
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#55 / 286 | -29% | +10% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 289 | 17
Facility
17
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#108 / 288 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#66 / 288 | 2 | 120 | A+ |
49
Facility
49
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#295 / 638 | Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Hillsborough | $17.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$17.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#77 / 284 | $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#78 / 284 | 46.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
46.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#162 / 284 | 315510 |
Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough is in the Hillsborough neighborhood of Hillsborough Township.
Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough is legally operated by Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Hillsborough, and administered by Ms. Helen Bautista.
Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough has a walk score of 49. 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 Hillsborough's license number is 18104.
According to NJ state health department records, Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough's license expires on December 31, 2026.
Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough's occupancy is 93%.
Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough has been operating for approximately 44 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
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