Total staff
185
Employees
65
Contractors
120
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
BridgingLife Hospice Care
Nursing Home & Hospice Care · Montgomery County, MD
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.
BridgingLife Hospice Care
Nursing Home & Hospice Care · Montgomery County, MD
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.
BridgingLife Hospice Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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 56th out of 144 homes in Maryland. 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 56th out of 144 homes in Maryland. 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.
3h 41m per day
Rank #56 / 144Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 144 homes in Maryland. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Maryland average, with a ranking across 144 Maryland 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 Maryland avg
-2%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
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 23m per day |
Types of Care at BridgingLife Hospice Care
Hospice Care
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
91.9%
Rank #27 / 146Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th out of 146 homes in Maryland. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maryland average, with its Statewide rank out of 146. 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
51 days
Occupancy rate
91.9%
Rank #27 / 146Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th out of 146 homes in Maryland. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maryland average, with its Statewide rank out of 146. 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
51 days
Walk Score: 60 / 100 Rank #316 / 986Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 316th out of 986 homes in Maryland. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Maryland 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
3.49:1
92% better than Maryland average
Avg staff/day
34
Average shift
7.6 hours
5% worse than Maryland average
Total staff hours (quarter)
23,752
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.
RN Staff
26
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
33
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hours
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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
85
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
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
22.5%
5,335 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 51
Licensed Practical Nurse: 23
Registered Nurse: 21
Speech Language Pathologist: 8
Physical Therapy Aide: 4
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Mental Health Service Worker: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
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 | 34 | 51 | 85 | 9,565 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 23 | 33 | 4,310 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 21 | 26 | 1,843 | 89 | 97% | 8.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,446 | 91 | 99% | 8.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,133 | 88 | 96% | 7.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1,012 | 86 | 93% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 650 | 71 | 77% | 4.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 522 | 68 | 74% | 6.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 1 | 3 | 501 | 61 | 66% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 469 | 82 | 89% | 5.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 382 | 52 | 57% | 7.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 381 | 64 | 70% | 5.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 13 | 14% | 2.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 14% | 1 |
85 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
33 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
26 Registered Nurse
% of Days
97%
6 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
99%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
96%
8 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
93%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
77%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
74%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
68%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
66%
1 Administrator
% of Days
65%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
89%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
57%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
70%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
14%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
14%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024
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
$15K Rank #100 / 146Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 100th out of 146 homes in Maryland. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Maryland average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 146 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.
76% lower than Maryland averageMaryland average: $61K
Number of fines
1
33% fewer fines than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.5
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
650% more payment denials than Maryland averageMaryland average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$15K
Maryland average
$61K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jan 2, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jan 2, 2024
6 days
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 21, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 21, 2023
$15K
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.
10.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.5
19% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.0
7% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 25.7
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
25.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
25.3%
7% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 23.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.7%
13% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 25.9%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.5%
9% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 2.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.1%
22% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 6.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%
112% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
9.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
9.1%
57% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 5.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 20.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.3%
18% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
81.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
81.0%
12% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 92.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.3%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 96.6%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
70.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
70.9%
10% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 78.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.6%
54% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.5%
6% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 80.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
79% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
28 days
Private pay
2% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
11 - 12 months
Medicaid
19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
4 - 5 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
53
Medicare
15
28.3% of residents
Medicaid
24
45.3% of residents
Private pay or other
14
26.4% 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 BridgingLife Hospice Care based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
91.9%
↑ 5.7pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$428.5K
↑ ~$1.4M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.9M
↑ ~$1.1M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-4.3%
↑ 18.8pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$10.0M
Operating loss
-$428.5K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$10.0M Rank #129 / 145Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 145 homes in Maryland. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Maryland 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
-$428.5K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #119 / 145Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 119th out of 145 homes in Maryland. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Maryland 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 #119 / 145Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 119th out of 145 homes in Maryland. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Maryland 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.
$4.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$10.4M
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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Frequently Asked Questions about BridgingLife Hospice Care
What neighborhood is BridgingLife Hospice Care in?
BridgingLife Hospice Care is in the Stoner Avenue neighborhood.
Is BridgingLife Hospice Care in a walkable area?
BridgingLife Hospice Care has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the address of BridgingLife Hospice Care?
BridgingLife Hospice Care is located at 292 Stoner Ave, Westminster, MD 21157.
What is the phone number of BridgingLife Hospice Care?
(410) 871-8000 will put you in contact with the team at BridgingLife Hospice Care.
Is BridgingLife Hospice Care Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — BridgingLife Hospice Care is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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