ElderGrade
B

80/100

Above average

Bridgewater Healthcare Center

14751 Carey Road, Carmel, IN 46033

CMS 5/5 stars #4 of 17 in Hamilton County (317) 575-2208
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
93%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.51 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 42% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.42 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.51 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.16 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 41.70%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 17 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 13, 2026 (3 months ago).

E May 13, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 13, 2026 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 13, 2026 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 16, 2025 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 16, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 16, 2025 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 16, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 16, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH, which operates 120 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BOND, MARIA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CLARK, TIMOTHY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
DAUGHERTY, JOSHUA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
FELKER, DEAN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JOYNER, SARA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
LONG, STEVEN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WILLARD, LACEY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WILSON, ROY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CAREY MGT CO LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BURDSALL, PATRICK Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LONG, STEVEN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MUSTAKLEM, MARWAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Bridgewater Healthcare Center

What is the ElderGrade for Bridgewater Healthcare Center? +

Bridgewater Healthcare Center holds an ElderGrade of B (80 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Bridgewater Healthcare Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.42 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Bridgewater Healthcare Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 17 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Bridgewater Healthcare Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Bridgewater Healthcare Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.