Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER
BRIDGEWATER, NJ · 151 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 13, 2026
CMS Certification Number 315182 · first certified July 1981
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NJ
26 citations — more than 86% of the 348 certified nursing homes in NJ. Compared within NJ rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 5 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 10.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens December 2027 — about 13 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2026. Facilities in NJ are typically surveyed 16–19 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 464 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
1 of the 26 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NJ, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NJ figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 26 |
| Median facility in NJ | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 21, 2023 | 5 |
| March 31, 2025 | 16 |
| August 13, 2026 | 5 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | 2 | 2025-03-31 |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 2 | 2026-08-13 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 2 | 2026-08-13 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2025-03-31 |
| K-0241 | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. | 1 | 2023-02-21 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 1 | 2025-03-31 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2025-03-31 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2025-03-31 |
What the citations cover
- Egress Deficiencies 11
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 7
- Smoke Deficiencies 6
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Egress Deficiencies | 11 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 7 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 6 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 13, 2026 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 8, 2026) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 8, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 8, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 8, 2026) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 8, 2026) |
March 31, 2025 — 16 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2025) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2025) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2025) |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2025) |
| K-0233 | Install resident room doors of proper design and width. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2025) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2025) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2025) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2025) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2025) |
| K-0364 | Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2025) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2025) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2025) |
February 21, 2023 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0241 | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. | Waiver has been granted (March 10, 2023) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Waiver has been granted (March 27, 2023) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 24, 2023) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 10, 2023) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 16, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.