Bridgewater Home , INC.

Name: Bridgewater Home , INC.
Address: 302 NORTH SECOND STREET, Bridgewater, VA, 22812, US
Telephone: 5408282531

302 North Second Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812 · Rockingham County · 127 certified beds · avg 120 residents/day · certified since Oct 15, 2003

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.65

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (26)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jan 22, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Jan 22, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not give residents reasonable access to and privacy in using ways to communicate, such as phones, mail, and email. Residents have the right to stay in touch with the outside world privately.
Jan 22, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Jan 22, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay).
Jan 22, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Jan 22, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Jan 22, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Jan 22, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Jan 22, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Jan 22, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Jan 13, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility's activities program was not run by a qualified professional. The person directing recreation and social activities must have proper training or credentials.
Jan 13, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
Jan 13, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Jan 13, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Jan 13, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
Jan 13, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Jan 13, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration.
Jan 13, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Jan 13, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Oct 17, 2019	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility used bed rails without first trying safer alternatives, or without assessing the resident's safety risk, discussing the risks and benefits with the resident or family, getting consent, and installing the rails correctly.
Oct 17, 2019	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Oct 17, 2019	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
Oct 17, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Oct 17, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline.
Oct 17, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide or arrange dental services for its residents. Nursing homes are responsible for making sure residents can get dental care.
Oct 17, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not regularly inspect bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails for safety, or the rails and mattresses were not attached safely to the frames.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (9 → 10).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2019	7	E
2022	9	E
2026	10	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Virginia avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	5.65	3.67	3.95	top 7% in Virginia; top 6% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.86	0.66	0.69	top 16% in Virginia; top 23% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.94	3.21	3.50	top 8% in Virginia; top 7% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.45	0.46	0.48	top 27% in Virginia; top 39% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	31.9	48.1	45.8	top 14% in Virginia; top 18% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	30.4	48.2	42.9	top 21% in Virginia; top 30% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.63, RN 0.70, weekend 4.04. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Alderfer, Rodney D	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2008
Alderfer, Rodney D	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2008
Baroco, Patrick	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/24/2025
Flint, Anne	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	03/26/2019
Lambert, Jeffrey	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/24/2025
Lambert, Jeffrey	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/24/2025
Weaver, James	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/26/2019
Weaver, James	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/26/2019

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"How can my family member make private phone or video calls, and can we see where?"
"Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
"What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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Blue Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing	5.8 mi	Harrisonburg, VA	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community	6.7 mi	Harrisonburg, VA	★★★★★	5/5
Harrisonburg HLTH & Rehab CNTR	7.3 mi	Harrisonburg, VA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
VMRC, Complete Living Care	8.8 mi	Harrisonburg, VA	★★★☆☆	4/5
Kings Daughters Community Health & Rehab	16.1 mi	Staunton, VA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Staunton Post Acute & Rehabilitation	16.2 mi	Staunton, VA	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Shenandoah Nursing Home	19.3 mi	Fishersville, VA	★★★★★	4/5
Augusta Medical Ctr Skilled Ca	19.9 mi	Fishersville, VA	★★★★★	5/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 495370.

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Visit checklist — Bridgewater Home , INC.

302 North Second Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812 · 5408282531

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "How can my family member make private phone or video calls, and can we see where?"
☐ "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
☐ "What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 495370 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)