BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE, PARAMUS, NJ 07652 · CCN 315017
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 574
- Avg residents/day
- 356.0
- Phone
- 2019674000
Inspection history vs New Jersey & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | New Jersey avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-05-16 | 10 | 8.6 | 9.5 | +1.4 worse |
| 2 | 2023-04-06 | 3 | 8.0 | 9.8 | -5.0 better |
| 3 | 2021-04-01 | 4 | 4.9 | 9.3 | -0.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.46 | 17.2% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.97 | 11.9% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.71 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $47,430
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (17)1 actual harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-11-18 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-05-16 · Health · corrected 2025-06-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-05-16 · Health · corrected 2025-06-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2025-05-16 · Health · corrected 2025-06-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide 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.2025-05-16 · Health · corrected 2025-06-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-05-16 · Health · corrected 2025-06-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-05-16 · Health · corrected 2025-06-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-05-16 · Health · corrected 2025-06-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2025-05-16 · Health · corrected 2025-06-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2025-05-16 · Health · corrected 2025-06-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-22
Actual harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2021-04-01 · Health · corrected 2021-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2021-04-01 · Health · corrected 2021-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERGEN COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-10-01 |
| IADAROLA, RALPH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2020-12-17 |
| LEMOND, KARINA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-03-22 |
| PICINIC, ELENA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-03-29 |
| RAGUSEO, MAURO | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-10-01 |
| RICHARDSON, KATHRYN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-10-01 |
| VISCONI, DEBORAH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-10-01 |
| DUMAY, SERGE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-10-01 |
| LEMOND, KARINA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-03-22 |
| PICINIC, ELENA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-03-29 |
| IADAROLA, RALPH | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-12-17 |
| RAGUSEO, MAURO | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-10-01 |
| RICHARDSON, KATHRYN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-10-01 |
| VISCONI, DEBORAH | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-10-01 |
Other facilities in PARAMUS
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| NEW JERSEY VETERANS MEMORIAL HOME AT PARAMUS | ★★★★★ | 336 |
| DELLRIDGE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★☆☆☆ | 96 |
| CAREONE AT RIDGEWOOD AVENUE | ★★☆☆☆ | 110 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.