Bridgewater Healthcare Center

Bridgewater Healthcare Center sits at 14751 Carey Rd in Carmel, Indiana, and offers a variety of care options for seniors, with 120 certified beds and an emphasis on both healthcare and comfort, which is something not everywhere has in quite the same way, since this place mixes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, and also covers post-surgical care needs, cardiac management, palliative care, and hospice all in the same spot, in addition to respite care for families who need a break. The Advance Rehabilitation Unit, or ARU, gives specialized short-term recovery and rehab with physical, speech, and occupational therapy in a modern rehab therapy gym, which comes alongside regular long-term care and 24-hour skilled nursing services. The staff, with 3.53 nurse hours per resident daily, communicate in English and take a step-by-step approach to care, working closely with residents and their families on care planning, though the nurse turnover rate is 43.7%, which is a bit on the higher side. Bridgewater Healthcare Center belongs to CommuniCare and is managed by Carey Mgt Co Llc for Hancock Regional Hospital, and the place is part of one of the country's largest family-owned networks for post-acute care, offering general medical services but no unique specialties. There's a dining room, a movie room, and an online provider directory updated at least once a month. Facility inspection reports have noted 34 total deficiencies, including 4 related to infection, with the most recent standard inspection in July 2024 showing 5 deficiencies, mainly for areas like resident rights and care planning, including issues with dignity, care plans, and ensuring residents keep their abilities for daily activities when possible. Right now the center isn't accepting new patients, but it keeps a focus on both emotional and physical wellness for those who are living there, with all care coordinated in partnership with Providence healthcare services.