BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER – PARAMUS, NJ

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE, Paramus, NJ 7652
(201) 967-4000
574 beds
All Paramus facilities
3.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
72.62
Score /100
#7075
National Rank

#7075
of 14703 facilities
National
51.9% position
#261
of 348 in NJ
State Rank
#22
of 29 in Bergen
County Rank
#4
of 4 in Paramus
City Rank
#4
of 4 in ZIP 7652
ZIP Rank






About Bergen New Bridge Medical CenterBergen New Bridge Medical Center is located at 230 E Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ, reachable at (201) 967-4000. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 574.0 certified beds and serves an average of 356 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1967-01-01. The facility currently holds a average (3-star) overall CMS rating.
Facility

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

Address

230 E Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ 7652

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 574 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Both
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Average (3★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 6 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
72.62
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#7075 of 14703 nationally – #261 of 348 in New Jersey

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center offers a mid-range care option in Paramus, NJ. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

3 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightBergen New Bridge Medical Center currently provides 3 hours 28 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 58 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is low at 17.2%, suggesting a stable care team.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 28 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 6 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours24 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours58 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours1 minute

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 10 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours53 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $47,430. 26 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $47430.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 58.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#7,075
of 14,703
National
Top 48%
#261
of 348
NJ State
Bottom 25% in NJ
#22
of 29
️ Bergen County
#22 of 29
#4
of 4
️ Paramus
#4 of 4
#4
of 4
ZIP 7652
#4 of 4

Nationally, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center ranks 7075th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 72.6/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within NJ, it ranks 261st out of 348 nursing homes. In Paramus, it ranks 4th out of 4 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 4th of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,447 nationally and RN hours rank #2,186 nationally (#52 in NJ).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NJ State Rank Note
2022 3.42 #8,505 / 14,703 #201 / 348 Below average
2023 3.17 #10,711 / 14,703 #260 / 348 Below average
2024 3.33 #9,887 / 14,703 #210 / 348 Below average
2025 3.28 #10,993 / 14,703 #261 / 348 Below average
2026 3.46 #9,447 / 14,703 #221 / 348 Below average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NJ State Rank Note
2022 0.91 #2,726 / 14,703 #102 / 348 Top 25%
2023 0.82 #3,140 / 14,703 #100 / 348 Top 25%
2024 0.92 #2,194 / 14,703 #62 / 348 Top 25%
2025 0.93 #2,357 / 14,703 #56 / 348 Top 25%
2026 0.97 #2,186 / 14,703 #52 / 348 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1967-01-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (201) 967-4000 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 72.6/100, placing it #7075 of 14703 facilities nationally and #261 of 348 in New Jersey. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 28 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 58 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 24 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 6 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 10 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 17.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $47,430. 26 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $47,430, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 58.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center ranks 7075th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 72.6/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within NJ, it ranks 261st out of 348 nursing homes. In Paramus, it ranks 4th out of 4 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 4th of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,447 nationally and RN hours rank #2,186 nationally (#52 in NJ). Our composite quality score of 72.6/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Paramus, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/new_jersey/paramus/

Contact and Location

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Address

230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE, Paramus, NJ 7652
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Legal Name

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 574
Average Residents / Day 356 (62% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Bergen County, NJ
City Paramus, NJ
ZIP Code 7652
Approved Since January 1, 1967
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 315017
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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