Parker at Somerset, INC
Scout 100Somerset, NJ · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Somerset's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
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Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater
270 Route 28, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 · Somerset County
Family owned and operated, Bridgeway Senior Healthcare has been a respected leader in the senior living healthcare community since 1981. Its mission is to care for people like family in communities that feel like home.
72
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 92% full (139 of 151 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Bridgewater
Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Bridgewater, NJ, with 151 certified beds and an average of about 139 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.02 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.06 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 46.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $100,741 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.02 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •$100,741 in federal fines
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Bridgewater for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 151
- Avg. residents/day
- 139
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 315182
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,170–$16,340/mo (median $13,830) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lakewood prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.02
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.06
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 46.5%
- 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)
- 4
- Federal fines
- 2 ($100,741)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2025-03-31
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (11 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
2026-04-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
2025-10-30Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-03-31Severity E — 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.
2025-03-31Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2023-09-20Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2023-09-20Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident 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.
2023-09-20Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-30 | Fine | $92,840 |
| 2023-09-20 | Fine | $7,901 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
270 Route 28, Bridgewater, NJ
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater
How much does Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater cost?
Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Bridgewater, NJ area typically runs $12,170–$16,340 per month (median $13,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater?
Staff provide about 4.02 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 46.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater?
Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater has 11 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-31). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater have availability?
Typically 92% full (139 of 151 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater offer?
Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater in Bridgewater, NJ offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 151 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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