THE HAVEN OF BRIDGEPORT

The Haven of Bridgeport is a for-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 900 East Corporation in Bridgeport, Illinois (ZIP code 62417), in Lawrence County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates with a total of 99 certified beds. It is currently active and accepts residents requiring long-term or post-acute care services. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting better performance relative to other facilities. The Haven of Bridgeport holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, placing it at the national average in that category. The staffing rating is 1 star, indicating performance that is below the national average in measures related to nurse staffing levels and staff hours per resident. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, also below the national average, reflecting clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS across resident populations. The Haven of Bridgeport is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility and duration requirements. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to income and asset eligibility criteria as determined by the state of Illinois. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage specifics are encouraged to consult with the facility directly or contact the relevant state and federal agencies for guidance. When compared to national benchmarks, The Haven of Bridgeport presents a mixed performance profile. Its health inspection rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average, while its overall rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 1 star, and quality measure rating of 2 stars each fall below national norms. The staffing rating is a particularly notable area, as it represents the lowest possible score in the CMS rating system. Lawrence County is a rural area in southeastern Illinois, and the facility is one of the available options in this region for individuals requiring Medicare or Medicaid-certified nursing home care. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review CMS's Care Compare tool for additional inspection reports, staffing data, and quality measure details specific to this facility.