Worth Considering
3
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Old Bridge, New Jersey
3 of 4 nursing homes in Old Bridge (75%) meet our strict criteria. The New Jersey statewide average is 29%.
3 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.8
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
548
across 4 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$56,610 in combined fines
Zero Fines
3
/4
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 3?
The nursing home market in Old Bridge, New Jersey, is adequate, with three out of four facilities recommended, reflecting a solid choice for families. Notably, REFORMED CHURCH HOME stands out with an A+ rating and five stars, ensuring quality care options without any fines to consider.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 REFORMED CHURCH HOME (95) — Reformed Church Home stands out with an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and a perfect CMS 5★ rating. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community focus, ensuring compassionate care in its 108 beds, backed by an A+ grade and no fines.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 2 Roosevelt Care Center At Old Bridge (88) — Roosevelt Care Center At Old Bridge boasts a solid Trust Score of 88/100 and a commendable CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its commitment to quality care. With 180 beds and no fines, this county-operated center provides reliable services in a supportive environment.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 3 AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT OLD BRIDGE (75) — Autumn Lake Healthcare At Old Bridge offers a decent Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, indicating a focus on quality. While it operates as a for-profit facility with 120 beds, it maintains a commitment to care with zero fines.
The other 1 Old Bridge facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $56K.
Recommended
Reformed Church Home stands out with an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and a perfect CMS 5★ rating. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community focus, ensuring compassionate care in its 108 beds, backed by an A+ grade and no fines.
Roosevelt Care Center At Old Bridge boasts a solid Trust Score of 88/100 and a commendable CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its commitment to quality care. With 180 beds and no fines, this county-operated center provides reliable services in a supportive environment.
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Old Bridge offers a decent Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, indicating a focus on quality. While it operates as a for-profit facility with 120 beds, it maintains a commitment to care with zero fines.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Old Bridge Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.8 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $56,610
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Old Bridge 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?"
Old Bridge's city average is 4.8 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 4 Old Bridge facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Old Bridge avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Old Bridge 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 Old Bridge, NJ are recommended?
3 of 4 nursing homes in Old Bridge (75%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Old Bridge "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 Old Bridge?
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.