Bridgeport Health Care Center
Portsmouth, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365313) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (740) 354-6635 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bridgeport Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Bridgeport Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Bridgeport Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Bridgeport Health Care Center is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, with an average of 84.6 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 1975. It is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Bridgeport Health Care Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 2 stars for staffing. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.36 per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.5%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines and no federal fines on record for this facility, with a total fine amount of $0.00 and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
Families evaluating this facility should note the relatively low staffing rating despite the high overall and quality measure ratings, and should review current staffing and inspection details directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bridgeport Health Care Center has an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a turnover rate of 58.5%; CMS rates staffing at 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines, a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 99 certified beds and an average of 84.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 1, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7403546635 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 7403546635 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review up-to-date ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365313?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.