BRIDGEWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER

Bridgewater Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 14751 Carey Road in Carmel, Indiana (ZIP code 46033), within Hamilton County. The facility operates 120 certified beds and is classified under government, county ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Bridgewater Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. This places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The CMS rating system evaluates facilities across three primary domains. The health inspection rating for this facility is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average. The staffing rating is also 3 out of 5, again consistent with national norms. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, which is notably higher than the national average. These ratings are based on health inspection reports, staffing levels and types, and a set of clinical quality indicators drawn from resident assessment data. Bridgewater Healthcare Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. As a government-owned, county-operated facility, it may also have specific provisions relevant to residents within Hamilton County. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (317) 575-2208 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional payment options that may apply. When compared against national benchmarks, Bridgewater Healthcare Center presents a mixed but generally favorable profile. Its overall 4-star rating exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars, driven in part by its 5-star quality measure rating. The health inspection and staffing ratings each sit at 3 stars, consistent with what is observed across a broad range of facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating reflects performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes as reported to CMS. Together, these data points offer a reference baseline for comparing this facility to others in Indiana and across the United States.