nursing home in Binghamton, NY

Bridgewater Center for Rehab & Nursing L L C

159 163 Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13902 · (607) 722-7225

★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★1
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★3

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Bridgewater Center for Rehab & Nursing L L C at a glance

Bridgewater Center for Rehab & Nursing L L C is a 356-bed for-profit nursing home in Binghamton, New York (Broome County).

CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the New York average of 3.

Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.6 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (June 12, 2026) found 17 health citations. The New York average is 8.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 48.2% per year (state average 40.3%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
356
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Upstate Services Group
Medicare-certified since
July 5, 1967
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Broome County
CMS Certification Number
335228

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 53 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 52.7 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.8 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.8 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 54 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53.6 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.45 hrsNew York average3.63 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.45 hrs3.63 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.39 hrs0.71 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.30 hrs2.15 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.79 hrs3.18 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)48.2%40.3%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)34.2%39.8%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility17New York average8U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)1789Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)533Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)10162.280.6Worse

Penalties

This facility0New York average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$23,070$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds356188107
Average residents per day34816886
Occupancy97.8%90.5%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.4%New York average3.1%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)3.4%3.1%3.2%Average
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)6.1%6.5%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)22%13.7%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.3%1.3%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.6%0.5%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)14.7%14.1%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)8.6%12.5%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)5.4%5.8%5.2%Average
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0%19.5%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.2%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)13.1%13.2%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)25.2%19.5%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%95.3%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)98.6%91.5%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0.9%New York average1.2%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0.9%1.2%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)95.3%78.8%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)92.7%77.4%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 33 health deficiencies and 35 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0531
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0911
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0342
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0281
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0364
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure gas and vacuum piping is labeled.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0909
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0331
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Fire safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 21, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 17, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 17, 2026
June 12, 2026
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 17, 2026
June 12, 2026
Complaint
Honor 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 17, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Ensure 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 17, 2026
June 12, 2026
Complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 17, 2026
June 12, 2026
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 17, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 17, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 17, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 17, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 17, 2026
June 12, 2026
Complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0806
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 17, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 17, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 17, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 17, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Provide 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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 17, 2026
June 12, 2026
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 17, 2026
February 25, 2025
Fire safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0225
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
Fire safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 28, 2025
February 25, 2025
Fire safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0133
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
Fire safety
Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0252
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
Fire safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
Fire safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
Standard
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 14, 2025
February 25, 2025
Complaint
Honor 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 14, 2025
February 25, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0691
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
Standard
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0745
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
Standard
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
Standard
Ensure 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2025
March 28, 2023
Fire safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0133
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 26, 2023
March 28, 2023
Fire safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 26, 2023
March 28, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 26, 2023
March 28, 2023
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 26, 2023
March 28, 2023
Standard
Honor 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 26, 2023
March 28, 2023
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 26, 2023
March 28, 2023
Standard
Ensure 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 26, 2023
March 28, 2023
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 26, 2023
March 28, 2023
Standard
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 26, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
KOENIG, URI
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest55%12/22/2010
STEIF, EFRAIM
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest45%01/28/2005
WUERTZER, AMY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/14/2017
STEIF, EFRAIM
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2017
EBELING, JADE
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE11/01/2021

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bridgewater Center for Rehab & Nursing L L C's rating?

Bridgewater Center for Rehab & Nursing L L C has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for New York nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Bridgewater Center for Rehab & Nursing L L C receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 17 citations, compared with a New York average of 8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Bridgewater Center for Rehab & Nursing L L C accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Bridgewater Center for Rehab & Nursing L L C?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Upstate Services Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Bridgewater Center for Rehab & Nursing L L C and how do I contact it?

Bridgewater Center for Rehab & Nursing L L C is at 159 163 Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13902. Phone: (607) 722-7225.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.