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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.
Northbridge Health Care Center is a haven for seniors in Bridgeport, Connecticut. They provide top notch senior living experience through exceptional healthcare, support, and assistance, and they have been recognized with multiple awards and certifications from Medicare and Medicaid. They provide a comprehensive range of senior housing and healthcare options, including skilled nursing care, post-hospital care and recovery, assisted living, and hospice care.
Their memory care community is focused on enhancing the day-to-day experiences and quality of life for residents with memory impairments, with a strong emphasis on social engagement, nutrition, and relaxation, in addition to providing round-the-clock care assistance. For assisted living residents, Northbridge offers private apartments and structured daily programs, with medication management and accompanied excursions. They aim to create a home-like environment, with three daily meals and a range of integrated community activities.
Renea Watson serves as the Administrator at Northbridge Health Care Center, leading the team dedicated to providing compassionate care for residents. She oversees both short-term rehab and long-term care services, ensuring the community supports residents and families through their healthcare decisions with professionalism and warmth.
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 24th out of 65 homes in Connecticut.| Staff type | Hours / day | 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.
| 23m per day | ▼ 45% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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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.
| 1h 1m per day | ▲ 22% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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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.
| 1h 59m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 2h 17m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 10m per day | ▼ 7% State avg: 3h 25m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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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.
| 5m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
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.
| 15m per day | ▼ 46% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
41% of new residents, often for short stays.
37% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #24 / 71Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 71 homes in Connecticut.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Connecticut average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the Connecticut average: 84%Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Mid-rise
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Social and Recreational Activities
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section conducts mandatory inspections and unannounced surveys to monitor the quality of care in long-term facilities.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Connecticut state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 56 | 19 | This facility has 195% more total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut nursing home (56 vs. CT avg 19).↑ 195% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2018.
| 7 | 2.4 | This facility has 192% more deficiencies per year than a typical Connecticut nursing home (7 vs. CT avg 2.4).↑ 192% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.3 | 1.5 | This facility has 120% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Connecticut nursing home (3.3 vs. CT avg 1.5).↑ 120% worse |
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 17 | 13 | This facility has 31% more total inspections than a typical Connecticut nursing home (17 vs. CT avg 13).↑ 31% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Northbridge Health Care Center’s inspection record is mixed, with repeated deficiencies in supervision, care planning, and abuse prevention, including substantiated resident-to-resident and staff verbal abuse incidents. The most recent inspection on December 2, 2025, cited two deficiencies for restricting a resident’s rights and inadequate supervision leading to physical assault between residents. Earlier investigations found failures in timely discharge planning, abuse investigations, and nursing notifications, with an immediate jeopardy event related to elopement documented in June 2024.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsConnecticut average 5.7
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
Connecticut average 32
Connecticut average 5.82
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
21 of 32 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 32 resulted from complaint investigations; and 6 of 32 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
233% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.3
1
43% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.7
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Dec 19, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Nov 14, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Nov 06, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Nov 06, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Northbridge Health Care Center is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
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2.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bridgeport's city center to Northbridge Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.13 miles to nearest hospital (Bridgeport Hospital)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
22% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average ratio: 1.88:1
0% compared with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 7.5 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
2.4 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.
7.8 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.
7.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
517 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 84 | 0 | 84 | 23,648 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 45 | 1 | 46 | 11,582 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 22 | 0 | 22 | 3,691 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 952 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 944 | 74 | 81% | 7 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 892 | 87 | 96% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 889 | 75 | 82% | 7.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 811 | 62 | 68% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 608 | 67 | 74% | 7.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 526 | 65 | 71% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 449 | 60 | 66% | 7.5 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 377 | 64 | 70% | 3.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 369 | 50 | 55% | 7.4 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 285 | 37 | 41% | 7.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 279 | 61 | 67% | 4.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 75 | 10 | 11% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 51 | 31 | 34% | 1.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 0 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 20 | 22% | 2.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 32 | 35% | 0.6 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 9% | 1.4 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
129Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, 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.
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.
8.3
20% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 10.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.6
12% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 21.1
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
11.4%
39% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 18.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.1%
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 19.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.3%
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 24.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.6%
81% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 3.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.5%
42% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.9%
38% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.8%
95% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 15.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.1%
6% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 17.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.6%
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 87.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.6%
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 93.5%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.14
50% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 2.10
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.63
7% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.53
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
42.1%
40% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 70.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.7%
51% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
55.7%
20% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 69.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
26.3%
5% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 25.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.5%
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 11.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
28.6%
47% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
45.2%
11% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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)
62% lower than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: $44K
43% fewer fines than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.7
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
654% more payment denials than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.1
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.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 26, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jun 26, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.
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Northbridge Health Care Center is in the Brooklawn/St. Vincent neighborhood of Bridgeport.
The team at Northbridge Health Care Center speaks Creole, French, Haitian, Italian, Jamaican, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Northbridge Health Care Center has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to CT state health department records, Northbridge Health Care Center's license number is 2183C.
According to CT state health department records, Northbridge Health Care Center's license expires on September 30, 2026.
Northbridge Health Care Center's occupancy is 89%.
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