Bridgeport Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, offering various care services including short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. The center is designed to support individuals requiring assistance after hospital stays or ongoing medical care. Notable programs include nursing care, where registered nurses provide health monitoring and medication management, respite care for temporary relief offered to primary caregivers, and wound care, where trained staff manage complex wound treatment and healing processes.
Despite these offerings, reviews of Bridgeport Health Care Center have raised serious concerns about the facility's environment and the quality of care provided. Residents and their families report significant dissatisfaction, citing issues with management and staff conduct that have resulted in claims of inadequate and unprofessional care. Allegations include unsanitary conditions and poor communication from the administrative team, with concerns about unclean water, pest infestations, and inappropriate handling of resident needs and emergencies. The facility's management has faced criticism for allegedly prioritizing financial considerations over resident welfare, leading to a damaged reputation in the community. However, recent updates indicate that there might be efforts underway to improve operations through changes in management or ownership, with the aim of addressing these longstanding issues. The reported situation suggests a critical review by external regulatory bodies may be necessary to ensure that the standards of care meet regulatory requirements and resident expectations.
Costs at this community start at $1,234 and range up to $14,357. The average price in the community is $7,796, which is less than the average price in the area of $8,289. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.