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Bridgewater Healthcare Center

14751 Carey Road, Carmel, IN 46033 · Hamilton County

Discover exceptional senior care services in Carmel, IN, at Bridgewater Healthcare Center, which offers skilled nursing care and rehabilitation.

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 92% full (111 of 120 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Carmel's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Bridgewater Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Carmel, IN, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 111 residents per day. It operates as part of the Communicare Health network.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.40 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.55 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.40 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Carmel for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 120
Avg. residents/day: 111
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Communicare Health
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 155790

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,270–$11,680/mo (median $9,660)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Indianapolis prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.40; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.55; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 50%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 3
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2026-05-13
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (17 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-05-13Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2026-05-13Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2026-05-13Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2025-06-16Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

2025-06-16Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-06-16Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2025-06-16Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…

2025-06-16Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

14751 Carey Road, Carmel, IN

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Google

3.3

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Common questions about Bridgewater Healthcare Center

How much does Bridgewater Healthcare Center cost?

Bridgewater Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Carmel, IN area typically runs $8,270–$11,680 per month (median $9,660, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Bridgewater Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Bridgewater Healthcare Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Bridgewater Healthcare Center?

Staff provide about 3.40 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Bridgewater Healthcare Center?

Bridgewater Healthcare Center has 17 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-05-13). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Bridgewater Healthcare Center have availability?

Typically 92% full (111 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Bridgewater Healthcare Center offer?

Bridgewater Healthcare Center in Carmel, IN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.

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