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Bridgeport Health Care Center

2125 Royce Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662 · Scioto County · (740) 354-6635

99 certified beds, about 85 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1975

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365313 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on August 28, 2025, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).

Of 28 health citations since April 2022, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.

CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.36 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.80 of those hours.

58.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).

CMS links it to Communicare Health, an affiliated group of 110 nursing homes.

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 28 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
23D
2E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 26, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 14, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on resident record review, review of the of the facility Self-Reported Incident (SRI) form, interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure an incident of resident elopement was appropriately identified and addressed according to the policy implemented by the facility. This affected one resident (#90) out of the three residents reviewed for elopement. The facility census was 88.
August 28, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
  1. E
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 2, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurately completed. This affected four residents (#9, #11,#27, and #86) out of the 26 residents whose MDS assessments were reviewed during the annual survey. The facility census was 85.
  2. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 2, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review,observation, and interview the facility failed to ensure the dental status care plan was completed accurately. This affected two residents (#27 and #35) of three residents reviewed for dental care. The facility census was 85.
  3. D
    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, compartments for controlled drugs.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 2, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure resident medications were not left at the bedside unattended. This affected one resident (#13) out of the 24 residents observed during the initial pool process. The facility census was 85.
January 24, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
  1. D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident and staff interview the facility failed to complete an accurate comprehensive assessment for Resident #28, #47 and #74. This affected three residents (Resident #28, #47 and #74) of thirteen reviewed for comprehensive assessments. The facility census was 86 in house.
  2. D
    Provide 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.
    F688 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive and individualized range of motion program to timely identify and implement therapy recommendations to treat and prevent potential worsening of a right-hand contracture for Resident #47, a resident admitted to the facility with diagnosis of cerebral infarction, hemiplegia/hemiparesis affecting the right side. This affected one resident (#47) of one resident reviewed for range of motion. The facility census was 86.
  3. D
    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
    F744 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Self Reporting Incident (SRI), record review, and interview the facility failed to implement individualized interventions and revise the care plan to address the Resident #69's dementia care needs related to sexual behaviors. This affected one resident (Resident #69) of one reviewed for dementia care. The facility census was 86.
May 8, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 24, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, observation, and facility policy review, this facility failed to ensure enhanced barrier protection including gloves were in place during wound care. This affected one (Resident #126) of the three residents reviewed for wound care. The facility census was 91.
February 29, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
  1. G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 22, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to monitor Resident #36's skin under a splint/boot on the left foot to prevent the development of a pressure ulcer. Actual harm occurred on 12/26/23 when Resident #36, who was cognitively impaired was identified to have a deep tissue injury (DTI) pressure ulcer (described as intact skin with a localized area of persistent non-blanchable deep red, maroon, purple discoloration due to damage of underlying soft tissue) to the left foot caused by a splint. The splinting device had been implemented following a fracture on 12/18/23. However, staff failed to monitor/assess the resident's skin integrity under the splint resulting in the DTI pressure ulcer development. [...]
  2. G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 22, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #36 received adequate staff assistance during a staff assisted transfer from bed to chair to prevent a fall with injury. Actual harm occurred on 12/18/23 when Resident #36, who was cognitively impaired, at risk for falls and required substantial/maximal assistance from staff for transfers sustained a fall during a one-person staff assisted transfer. At the time of the transfer, the nursing assistant, (NA) #170 failed to use a gait belt and the resident fell to the floor with a resulting fracture of the left ankle. This affected one resident (#36) of four residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 92.
  3. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 22, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan that included the level of staff assistance required for transfers. This affected one of three sampled residents (Resident #36). The facility census was 92.
December 14, 2023Standard inspection · 6 citations
  1. D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 29, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to include all the mental health diagnoses on the preadmission screening and resident review (PASARR) for Resident #8. This affected one (#8) of three residents reviewed for PASARR. The facility census was 90.
  2. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 29, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews, record reviews, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to identify and implement treatment for residents with skin alterations. This affected two (#3 and #20) of the two residents reviewed for non-pressure skin alterations during the annual survey. The facility census was 90.
  3. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 29, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #31 was provided a speech therapy screen or evaluation as recommended by the dietitian on admission. This affected one (Resident #31) of three residents reviewed for nutrition. The facility census was 89.
  4. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 29, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure physicians orders were in place for the administration of oxygen therapy. This affected one (Resident #9) of two residents reviewed for respiratory care during the annual survey. The facility census was 90.
  5. D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    F758 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 29, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure there was an appropriate diagnosis for the administration of an antipsychotic medication for Resident #52. This affected one (#52) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 90.
  6. D
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    F921 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 29, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure resident's bathroom tiles remained in good repair. This affected one bathroom that was shared by three residents in two rooms (rooms [ROOM NUMBERS]). The facility identified the three residents in rooms [ROOM NUMBERS] who were ambulatory and used the bathroom. The facility census was 90.
April 11, 2022Standard inspection · 11 citations
  1. F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 13, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, facility policy and procedure review, review of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance and interview the facility failed to maintain acceptable infection control practices, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and isolation precautions to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. This affected two residents (#49 and #185) and had the potential to affect all 84 residents residing in the facility. Findings Include: 1. Review of Resident #49's medical record revealed an initial admission date of 01/21/22 with the latest readmission of 04/01/22 with the admitting diagnoses of non-pressure chronic ulcer of foot, diabetes mellitus, plantar fascia affirmations, constipation, obstructive sleep apnea and chronic peripheral venous insufficiency. [...]
  2. E
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    F921 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 13, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to maintain a clean and functional environment for all residents with evidence of poor repair to five rooms that required wall repairs and paint. This affected seven residents who resided in Rooms 38, 32, 28, 157 and 165. The facility census was 84. Findings Include: On 04/06/22 at 4:35 P.M. observation of room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed the west wall of the room had paint that was visually bubbled up and peeling away from the wall. Some areas had exposed dry wall and other exposed areas from missing paint. Observation and interview with Maintenance Director #237 and Maintenance Technician #318 at the time of the observation verified the finding. On 04/06/22 at 4:38 P.M. observation of room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed the south wall and the west wall of this room had bubbled paint that extended from the ceiling to the floor. [...]
  3. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 13, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview the facility failed to maintain Resident #136's dignity when the resident's indwelling urinary catheter collection bag was uncovered and visible. This affected one resident (#136) of two residents reviewed for dignity. Findings Include: Review of Resident #136' medical record revealed an initial admission date of 02/22/22 with the latest readmission of 03/29/22 and diagnoses including sepsis, diabetes mellitus, osteomyelitis, hyperlipidemia, begin prostate hypertrophy (BPH) with obstruction, fracture of lumbar vertebra and non-displaced fracture of first cervical vertebra. Review of an admission seven day evaluation, dated 03/01/22 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility with an indwelling urinary catheter for (BPH) with obstruction. [...]
  4. D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    F558 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 13, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to reasonably accommodate Resident #69's seating/positioning needs to address physical limitations for the resident to ensure the resident maintained her highest level of functioning. This affected one resident (#69) of three residents reviewed for positioning. Findings Include: Record review for Resident #69 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had diagnoses including dementia with behavioral disturbances, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, unsteadiness on feet, unspecified psychosis, dysphagia, cellulitis, need for assistance with personal care, abnormal posture and delusional disorders. [...]
  5. D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    F561 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 13, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #2 and Resident #25 received their preferred frequency and method of bathing. This affected two residents (#2 and #25) of four residents reviewed for choices. Findings Include: 1. Review of Resident #2's medical record revealed an initial admission date of 12/02/21 with the latest readmission of 02/19/22. Resident #2 had diagnoses including atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, severe morbid obesity, repeated falls, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder and hypertension. Review of the plan of care, dated 12/13/21 revealed the resident had an activity of living (ADL) care performance deficit; [...]
  6. D
    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    F625 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 13, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to provide Resident #3 with a bed hold notification prior to hospital stay. This affected one resident (#3) of four residents reviewed for notification of bed hold. Findings Include: Review of the medical record for Resident #3 revealed an admission date of 08/09/21 with diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), morbid obesity, diabetes mellitus, depression, congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 03/01/22 revealed Resident #3 was cognitively intact with no behaviors. The resident had clear speech, was understood and understands. Review of the nursing progress notes revealed on 10/24/21 at 4:17 P.M. [...]
  7. D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 13, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to complete a Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) as required. This affected one resident (#74) of two sampled residents reviewed for PASARR Findings Include: Review of the medical record for Resident #74 revealed an admission date of 08/17/21 with diagnoses including paranoid schizophrenia, anxiety, delusional disorder and the need for assistance with personal care. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 03/31/22 revealed Resident #74 had clear speech, was understood and understands. The assessment revealed Resident #74 was cognitively intact with no behaviors. Resident #74 required two person physical assistance with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene and bathing. [...]
  8. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 13, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #25 and Resident #8, who required staff assistance for activities of daily living receiving timely and adequate assistance with bathing, nail care and/or dressing to maintain proper hygiene and grooming. This affected two residents (#8 and #25) of six residents reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL) care. Findings Include: 1. Review of Resident #25's medical record revealed an admission date of 01/31/22 with admitting diagnoses of congestive heart failure, asthma, benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms, chronic ischemic heart disease, insomnia, atrial fibrillation, hypothyroidism and hypertension. Review of an evaluation, dated 01/31/22 revealed the resident preferred showers in the evening two days a week. [...]
  9. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 13, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to timely identify new areas of non-pressure related skin impairment for Resident #69 and failed to ensure non-pressure related wound care treatments were completed as ordered for Resident #67. This affected two residents (#67 and #69) of three residents reviewed for non-pressure related skin conditions. Findings Include: 1. Record review for Resident #67 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had diagnoses including iron deficiency anemia, acute gastritis with bleeding, type two diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia, insomnia, presence of cardiac pacemaker, history of falls, unsteadiness on feet, weakness, need for assistance with personal care, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified dementia with behavioral disturbances, atrial fibrillation and hypertension. [...]
  10. D
    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    F791 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 13, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to provide routine dental services for Resident #8. This affected one resident (#8) of one resident reviewed for dental services. Findings Include: Review of the medical record for Resident #8 revealed an admission date of 01/31/17 with diagnoses including Parkinson's disease, congestive heart failure, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia disorder, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 01/10/22 revealed Resident #8 had clear speech, was understood and understands. Resident #8 was cognitively intact with no behaviors. Resident #8 required extensive assistance of one person for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene and bathing. [...]
  11. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 13, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #2's medical record was complete and accurate related to the resident's diagnoses. This affected one resident (#2) of 25 sampled residents whose medical records were reviewed. Findings Include: Review of Resident #2's medical record revealed an initial admission date of 12/02/21 with the latest readmission of 02/19/22. Resident #2 had diagnoses including atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, severe morbid obesity, repeated falls, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder and hypertension. Review of the acute care hospital Discharge summary, dated [DATE] failed to identify a diagnoses of seizures. [...]

Fire safety inspections

22 fire safety citations on file: 3 on August 28, 2025, 6 on December 14, 2023, 13 on April 11, 2022.

Every fire safety citation22 citations
  1. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · August 28, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · August 28, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. E
    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    K 374 · August 28, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · December 14, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · December 14, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. E
    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
    K 232 · December 14, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. E
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · December 14, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. E
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · December 14, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. E
    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    K 923 · December 14, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · April 11, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. F
    Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
    K 751 · April 11, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. E
    Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
    K 131 · April 11, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. E
    Add 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.
    K 222 · April 11, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. E
    Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    K 271 · April 11, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. E
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · April 11, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. E
    Construct fire resistant interior walls.
    K 331 · April 11, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  17. E
    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    K 351 · April 11, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  18. E
    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
    K 362 · April 11, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  19. E
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · April 11, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  20. E
    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    K 511 · April 11, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  21. E
    Have an externally vented heating system.
    K 522 · April 11, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  22. E
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · April 11, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeOhioUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.363.693.86
Registered nurses0.800.640.69
All nursing staff on weekends2.933.283.42
Nurse aides1.70
Licensed practical nurses0.86
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)58.5%48.7%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover50.0%43.9%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 4.23 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.53 on weekdays and 2.93 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.31 in April to June 2025 to 3.36 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.360.803.532.93 0.0%0 of 9085
Oct to Dec 20253.340.703.492.93 0.0%0 of 9285
Jul to Sep 20253.260.463.422.86 0.0%0 of 9285
Apr to Jun 20253.310.343.462.94 0.0%0 of 9189
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Ohio, Jan to Mar 20263.640.603.803.244.6%0.4% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.

Official wage estimates for Ohio

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
Ohio, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$18.76$17.93 to $21.4463,280
LPNs and LVNs$29.78$27.34 to $31.6839,900
Registered nurses$39.67$38.08 to $47.61143,730
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

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Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeOhioUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.45.313.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.00.20.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.00.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
5.73.23.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.91.21.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.56.114.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.23.44.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
10.58.815.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
11.124.923.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
15.112.912.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
0.31.71.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
2.01.81.8

Short-term rehab results

For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Bridgeport Health Care Center's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (57.3% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.

Went home or back to the community

57.3% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 51.5% · Ohio: 147 better, 20 worse

Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 51 eligible stays.

Potentially preventable readmissions

10.3% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 10.7% · Ohio: 3 better, 7 worse

Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 78 eligible stays.

Infections that led to a hospital stay

6.1% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 7.1% · Ohio: 1 better, 4 worse

Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 41 eligible stays.

Self-care and mobility at discharge

74.2% this home

Median of homes: Ohio55.6% · US 56.6%

Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 31 residents counted.

Falls with major injury

0.0% this home

Median of homes: Ohio0.0% · US 0.0%

Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 50 residents counted.

New or worsened pressure ulcers

0.0% this home

Median of homes: Ohio1.4% · US 1.7%

Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 50 residents counted.

Medication list given at discharge

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Median of homes: Ohio100.0% · US 98.7%

Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 17 residents counted.

Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.

Owners and operators

Legal business name: ROYCE LEASING CO., LLC. CMS links this home to Communicare Health, a group of 110 nursing homes averaging 3.2 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Second Option Op Co LLC5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%04/01/2008
Option Holdings II LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization100%04/01/2008
Romeo, DominicCorporate officerIndividual04/01/2023
Stoltz, CharlesCorporate officerIndividual04/01/2008
Wilheim, RonaldCorporate officerIndividual04/01/2008
Royce Management Co., LLCOperational/managerial controlOrganization04/01/2008
Bell, RebeccaOperational/managerial controlIndividual11/01/2021
Groves, DonnaOperational/managerial controlIndividual04/14/2023
Juschka, DirkOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/01/2023
Romeo, DominicOperational/managerial controlIndividual04/01/2023
C R Stoltz II LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization04/01/2008
C.r. Stoltz Irrevocable TrustAdp of the SNFOrganization04/01/2008
Hc Real Estate Holdings, LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization04/01/2008
I. Rosedale Irrevocable TrustAdp of the SNFOrganization04/01/2008
Omg Re Holdings LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization04/01/2008
Option Holdings II LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization04/01/2008
R.s. Wilheim Irrevocable TrustAdp of the SNFOrganization04/01/2008
Ronald S Wilheim 2012 Spousal TrustAdp of the SNFOrganization04/01/2008
Rosedale Family Investment Company, IncAdp of the SNFOrganization04/01/2008
Royce Management Co., LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization04/15/2025
Rrw, LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization04/01/2008
S.l. Rosedale Irrevocable TrustAdp of the SNFOrganization04/01/2008
Wilheim Family Investment Company, Inc.Adp of the SNFOrganization04/01/2008
Bell, RebeccaAdp of the SNFIndividual11/01/2021
Juschka, DirkAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2023

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on June 26, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
  2. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on August 28, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
  3. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on April 11, 2022: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
  4. How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 28, 2025: "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, compartments for controlled drugs."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.93 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.

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Common questions

What is Bridgeport Health Care Center's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Bridgeport Health Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Bridgeport Health Care Center get at its last inspection?
3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 28, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
Has Bridgeport Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
Does Bridgeport Health Care Center accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Bridgeport Health Care Center?
CMS lists 25 owners and managers, and links the home to Communicare Health. Legal business name: ROYCE LEASING CO., LLC.

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