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BRIDGEWATER CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING L L C Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (BINGHAMTON, New York)

159 163 FRONT STREET, BINGHAMTON, New York 13902

Phone: 6077227225

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
356
Avg Residents/Day
344.9
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Broome
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Citation
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing3/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew York AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.410.73-0.32
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.523.69-0.16
CMS Staffing Rating3/52.9/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover46.3%40.3%-

Health Citation History

33 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-06-12Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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, compartments for controlled drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Environmental DeficienciesKeep all essential equipment working safely.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentโ€™s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-25Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-25Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-25Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentโ€™s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-25Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-25Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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, compartments for controlled drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-25Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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, compartments for controlled drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

35 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-06-12Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesImplement emergency and standby power systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Smoke DeficienciesHave an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Egress DeficienciesInstall proper backup exit lighting.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Smoke DeficienciesHave a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Egress DeficienciesProvide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Smoke DeficienciesConstruct fire resistant interior walls.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Smoke DeficienciesInstall properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure gas and vacuum piping is labeled.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-25Construction DeficienciesInstall a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-25Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-25Egress DeficienciesHave stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-25Egress DeficienciesProvide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-25Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-25Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-25Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-25Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Construction DeficienciesInstall a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Smoke DeficienciesHave an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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