Life Care Center of Bridgeton
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 238 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
While the facility has shown significant improvement in cleanliness and staff engagement in recent years, the history of inconsistent care remains a risk. If you choose this facility, be prepared to be an active advocate for your loved one, specifically regarding medication management and timely responses to call lights.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
238 reviews on Google“Life Care Center of Bridgeton receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the facility's cleanliness, friendly reception, and effective rehabilitation therapy. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious concerns regarding neglect, slow response times to call lights, and inconsistent communication from nursing and administrative staff. Families considering this facility should be aware that while many have positive experiences, there is a recurring pattern of complaints regarding staffing shortages and basic hygiene care.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Effective physical and speech therapy programs
- Clean, well-maintained, and odor-free facility
- Welcoming and professional front desk staff
- Compassionate individual staff members noted by name
Concerns
- Significant delays in responding to call lights (mentioned by 10 reviewers)
- Inconsistent or poor quality of nursing care and hygiene (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
- Poor communication from management and nursing staff (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
- Inadequate dietary management for specific medical needs (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 217 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to online feedback; how does that commitment to communication translate into how you keep families updated on their loved one's daily health status?
- 2Given the importance of timely assistance, what is the current process for ensuring call lights are answered promptly, especially during shift changes or busy hours?
- 3Since your therapy programs are highly regarded, how do you ensure that same level of dedicated attention is applied to daily nursing care and hygiene routines?
- 4How does your dietary team coordinate with nursing staff to ensure that residents with specific medical or nutritional needs receive the correct meals consistently?
- 5With a 2-star staffing rating from CMS, what steps are you taking to ensure that residents receive adequate one-on-one time and consistent care throughout the week?
- 6What does a typical day look like for a resident here, and how do you encourage participation in activities while balancing their individual medical schedules?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The only negative that I have is the visiting hours are not family friendly. Everyone that came into contact with my mom was pleasant. Any issues presented to management were handled promptly.”
“I've looked and viewed some similar facilities like this one and I'm soooo happy I chose this place for my Father. So far so good, staff seems to be very attentive to the patients by checking on them.”
“I am a patient here now. The food is awful. I cant even get a cup of coffee when i wake up in the morning.Today i was given a breathing treatment with no medication in the nebulizer!!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Life Care Center of Bridgeton has a concerning pattern of deficiencies across 82 total citations, with families filing complaints that triggered 13 deficiency findings. The facility shows recurring problems in resident care and treatment, safety oversight, and resident rights protection. While most issues appear to be corrected after citation, the ongoing nature of problems - particularly recent complaint-driven citations in 2025 for care deficiencies and abuse prevention policies - suggests persistent quality concerns that warrant careful family evaluation.
Jul 15, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
May 30, 2025Complaint3
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Feb 28, 2025Routine11
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Feb 28, 2025Complaint5
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Dec 31, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
May 22, 2024Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Oct 17, 2023
$21,801
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Life Care Center of Bridgeton
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Life Care Centers of America
194 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.5/5 · Rank 145 of 194
Ownership & Management
Owners
United Investors Lp
Owner · Organization
Life Care Affiliates II
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Developers Investment Company INC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Preston, Forrest
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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