Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Bridgeton, New Jersey
1 of 2 nursing homes in Bridgeton (50%) meet our strict criteria. The New Jersey statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
363
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$9,750 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Bridgeton, New Jersey, is limited, with only 2 facilities available, and only 1 (50%) recommended for care. Families should be aware that while the top facility, Preferred Care at Cumberland, has good ratings, there is 1 facility with significant fines totaling $9,750.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 PREFERRED CARE AT CUMBERLAND (75) — Preferred Care at Cumberland excels with a solid Trust Score of 75/100 and a commendable CMS rating of 4 stars. With a Grade B, this for-profit facility stands out for its commitment to quality care, providing a comfortable environment for its 196 residents, all while maintaining zero fines.
The other 1 Bridgeton facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $9K.
Recommended
Preferred Care at Cumberland excels with a solid Trust Score of 75/100 and a commendable CMS rating of 4 stars. With a Grade B, this for-profit facility stands out for its commitment to quality care, providing a comfortable environment for its 196 residents, all while maintaining zero fines.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Bridgeton Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $9,750
Questions Bridgeton Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Bridgeton's city average is 3.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 2 Bridgeton facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Bridgeton avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Bridgeton facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Bridgeton, NJ are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Bridgeton (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Bridgeton "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Bridgeton?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.