Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around November 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Bridgeport Health Care Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Inaccurate MDS Assessments: The facility inaccurately completed MDS assessments for multiple residents. One resident’s weight loss was not correctly coded despite documented loss confirmed by the RD, another resident’s oxygen use was incorrectly marked absent even though continuous O2 was ordered and given, a third resident was coded as edentulous despite having loose upper and lower partials and dental findings showing missing teeth and plaque, and a fourth resident was coded as receiving insulin injections despite no active insulin orders being found.
Inaccurate Dental Care Plans: Two residents had inaccurate oral/dental care plans. One resident had a history of missing teeth and ill-fitting upper and lower partials, but the admission assessment listed the resident as edentulous and the care plan did not reflect the partials; the resident was later observed with heavy plaque and reported the partials were loose. Another resident’s care plan identified dentures even though the DON confirmed the resident had natural teeth, and the MDS RN confirmed the plan was inaccurate.
A resident with epilepsy, left-sided hemiplegia, contracture of the left hand, and impaired cognition was observed in bed with several pills and an empty medicine cup on the tray table while no staff were present. The resident said the pills were his and that he was going to take them. An LPN later confirmed the pills were the resident’s morning meds and stated they had been left in the room without staff supervision, even though nurses were to remain with residents until all meds were taken.
A LTC facility failed to conduct accurate comprehensive assessments for three residents, leading to deficiencies in care. One resident was inaccurately assessed as having unclear speech, another had an unassessed contracture, and a third was incorrectly coded in the MDS. Interviews and observations confirmed these inaccuracies, which were acknowledged by the DON.
A facility failed to implement a comprehensive range of motion program for a resident with hemiplegia, leading to a contracture in the resident's right hand. Despite therapy recommendations, there were no physician orders for a hand splint or range of motion exercises. Observations and staff interviews confirmed the absence of a restorative program and care plans addressing the contracture. The DON was unaware of the issue, and the facility lacked a policy on preventing decline in range of motion.
A facility failed to address the dementia care needs of a resident involved in a sexual act with another resident. Despite an investigation and education on safe sexual relationships, the facility did not discuss the privacy plan with the resident's DPOA or update the care plan. The resident, with severe cognitive impairment, was confirmed by the DPOA and nurse practitioner to be unable to make safe decisions independently.
A facility failed to ensure enhanced barrier protection, including gloves, during wound care for a resident with multiple ulcers. An LPN was observed performing a dressing change without gloves or a gown and did not wash her hands before exiting the room. Interviews confirmed the resident should have been in enhanced barrier precaution isolation.
Inaccurate MDS Assessments
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurately completed for four residents reviewed during the annual survey. For Resident #9, the quarterly MDS dated 08/05/25 coded the resident as weighing 208 pounds and as not having lost more than 5% of body weight in the prior month, but the documented weights showed 228.4 pounds on 07/01/25 and 207.6 pounds on 08/01/25, a loss of 20.8 pounds or 9.11% in one month. The Registered Dietitian confirmed the weight loss and confirmed the MDS should have reflected that the resident had experienced more than 5% weight loss in the 30 days before the assessment. For Resident #86, the quarterly MDS dated 08/08/25 coded that the resident had not received oxygen during the 14-day lookback period, although the physician order required continuous oxygen at 3 liters per minute by nasal cannula and the MDS LPN confirmed oxygen had been administered as ordered. For Resident #27, the quarterly MDS incorrectly coded the resident as edentulous and without broken or loosely fitting partials, despite records showing an upper and lower partial that did not fit, a dental consult noting heavy plaque, moderate calculus, missing teeth, and partials that did not fit, and the resident stating the partials were loose and not worn. For Resident #11, the quarterly MDS coded seven insulin injections during the lookback period even though the physician orders reviewed did not show active insulin orders, and the MDS RN confirmed the assessment was coded as if the resident had received seven insulin injections.
Inaccurate Dental Care Plans
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure the dental status care plan was completed accurately for two residents. One resident was admitted with diagnoses including hemiplegia, hemiparesis, dementia, hyperlipidemia, depression, and anxiety, and the quarterly MDS indicated cognitive intactness, impaired range of motion, and a need for staff supervision with oral hygiene and partial to moderate assistance with personal hygiene. A dental consult completed before admission documented heavy plaque, moderate calculus, missing teeth, and an upper and lower partial that did not fit, with no follow-up visit scheduled. However, the nursing admission assessment later documented the resident as edentulous with no natural teeth or tooth fragments and did not include the upper and lower partial. The care plan listed oral/dental problems and a goal related to freedom from infection, pain, or bleeding, but the interventions focused only on observing for signs of infection. Observation showed the resident had approximately six or seven teeth with heavy plaque and was not wearing a partial. The resident stated the upper and lower partial did not fit and were loose in the mouth. Social Services Designee #33 stated she scheduled ancillary appointments and had arranged an outside provider visit for new upper and lower partial plates, but the resident did not qualify and the facility did not provide evidence of the visit. For the second resident, the MDS assessment showed mildly impaired cognition, but the care plan identified oral/dental problems as dentures even though the DON confirmed the resident had her own teeth and no dentures. The MDS RN confirmed the care plan was inaccurate because it had been completed as though the resident had dentures instead of natural teeth.
Unattended Medications Left at Resident Bedside
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure resident medications were not left at the bedside unattended. Resident #13 was admitted with diagnoses including epilepsy, hemiplegia and hemiparalysis affecting the left non-dominant side, and contracture of the left hand. The quarterly MDS dated 07/18/25 indicated the resident had impaired cognition. On 08/25/25 at 10:27 A.M., Resident #13 was observed lying in bed with a tray table over the abdomen, an empty clear plastic medicine cup on the table, and several pills lying on the tray table while the resident pushed them around with his fingers. No staff were present in the room. The resident confirmed the pills were his and said he was going to take them. At 10:32 A.M., an LPN entered the room, observed the pills on the tray table, and confirmed they were the resident’s morning medications. The LPN assisted the resident to take the medications and stated it was difficult to get Resident #13 to take his medications and that the medications had been left in the room without staff supervision. The LPN also confirmed nurses were to remain with residents until they had taken all medications.
Inaccurate Resident Assessments in LTC Facility
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to complete accurate comprehensive assessments for three residents, leading to deficiencies in their care. Resident #28, who was admitted with conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, was inaccurately assessed in the Minimum Data Set (MDS) as having unclear speech and being unable to complete the Brief Interview Mental Status (BIMS). However, interviews confirmed that the resident had clear speech and was alert and oriented, indicating that the BIMS interview should have been attempted. The Director of Nursing (DON) acknowledged the error, noting that the resident had refused to participate in the interview, but the assessment should have been conducted as per the Resident Assessment Instrument Manual guidelines. Resident #47, admitted with cerebral infarction and hemiplegia, was not properly assessed for range of motion in the MDS, despite having a contracture in the right hand. Observations confirmed the contracture, which was not documented in the MDS, and the DON was unaware of this condition. Similarly, Resident #74, with diagnoses including epilepsy and bipolar disorder, was inaccurately coded in the MDS as having unclear speech and being unable to complete the BIMS. Interviews confirmed the resident had clear speech and was oriented, but the assessment was not conducted correctly. The DON confirmed the inaccuracies in the MDS coding for both residents, acknowledging the failure to adhere to assessment protocols.
Failure to Implement Range of Motion Program for Resident
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive and individualized range of motion program for Resident #47, who was admitted with a diagnosis of cerebral infarction and hemiplegia/hemiparesis affecting the right side. Despite initial assessments indicating no contractures, subsequent occupational therapy evaluations noted the development of a contracture in the resident's right hand. However, there were no physician orders for a hand splint device or range of motion exercises to address this issue. Observations and interviews revealed that Resident #47's right hand was closed in a fist, and the resident was unable to open it upon request. The resident confirmed not having any device for the hand and that no stretching exercises were being performed. Staff interviews corroborated the lack of a restorative program and absence of orders or care plans addressing the contracture. The Director of Nursing was unaware of the contracture and confirmed the absence of orders for its care. An occupational therapist confirmed the contracture and the lack of any device to manage it, noting that the initial therapy evaluation did not indicate a contracture. The facility's administrator acknowledged that the resident's MDS was incorrectly coded, failing to reflect the impairment. The facility also lacked a policy on preventing decline in range of motion.
Failure to Address Dementia Care Needs Related to Sexual Behaviors
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to implement individualized interventions and revise the care plan to address the dementia care needs of a resident related to sexual behaviors. The resident, who had severe cognitive impairment and a BIMS score of three, was involved in a sexual act with another resident. Although the facility conducted an investigation and provided education about safe sexual relationships, they did not discuss the plan for privacy with the resident's durable power of attorney (DPOA) or physician. The care plan was not updated to include interventions for the resident's sexual contact. Interviews with the resident's DPOA and nurse practitioner confirmed that the resident was not cognitively able to make safe decisions independently. The Director of Nursing acknowledged that the facility did not inform or discuss the privacy plan with the DPOA. The facility's policy on dementia care emphasizes resident-centered care and communication with resident representatives, which was not adhered to in this case. This deficiency was investigated under a specific complaint number.
Failure to Use Enhanced Barrier Protection During Wound Care
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure enhanced barrier protection, including the use of gloves, during wound care for Resident #126. The resident, who has a history of type two diabetes mellitus, foot ulcers, and peripheral vascular disease, was observed receiving a dressing change by an LPN who did not wear gloves or a gown. The LPN was seen using a split gauze to spray house wound cleanser and cleanse the resident's wound on the right lower leg without proper protective equipment. Additionally, the LPN did not wash her hands before exiting the resident's room after completing the dressing change. Interviews with the LPN and the Administrator confirmed that the resident should have been in enhanced barrier precaution isolation, which includes the use of gloves and a gown during wound care. The facility's policy on Standard Precautions also mandates hand hygiene before and after direct contact with a resident's skin and after contact with blood, body fluids, or wound dressings. This deficiency was identified during an investigation for a master complaint.
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