BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER

230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE, PARAMUS, NJ 07652

Located in Bergen County, New Jersey, the facility serves a densely populated suburban area with good access to major transportation networks and medical resources.

Paul Richards, RN, MSHIReviewed by Paul Richards, RN, MSHI|Data updated April 2026

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center's F1 Unit is a specialized psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facility serving the greater Bergen County area in New Jersey. While the facility lacks current CMS star ratings, it operates as a medical center with multiple specialized units including emergency services and inpatient psychiatric care. The facility appears to focus heavily on recovery programs with peer support services and comprehensive therapeutic offerings.

BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER is a skilled nursing facility located at 230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE, PARAMUS, NJ 07652. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and holds an average CMS rating of 3 stars overall, with a 3-star health inspection rating, 4-star staffing rating, and 4-star quality measures rating. Ratings are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and updated monthly.

Overall

3

Health

3

Staffing

4

Quality

4

Without available CMS rating data for this facility or regional averages, no meaningful comparison can be made to other facilities in Bergen County.

Source: CMS.gov — Updated April 2026

AI Insights

Sentiment: 40/100

Families love

+Life-changing recovery program with dedicated staff
+Strong peer recovery support system
+Comprehensive therapeutic services available
+Staff goes above and beyond duty

Worth knowing

-Poor cleanliness and facility maintenance
-Limited psychiatric treatment groups offered
-Inconsistent nursing staff attitudes

Based on 756 public reviews — AI-generated by CareNav

What Families Should Know

Without current CMS ratings available, families should be aware that this facility operates as a medical center with specialized psychiatric and substance abuse treatment units. The lack of CMS data makes it difficult to assess standardized quality metrics, but the mixed patient experiences suggest significant variability in care quality across different units and services. Families should specifically inquire about cleanliness protocols, staffing consistency, and the specific treatment programs available, as experiences appear to vary dramatically depending on the unit and type of care needed.

Family Reviews

2.9

756 reviews on Google

Ebony Bright
a month ago

The F1 Unit at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center changed my life! I wouldn't say that I entered the program completely willing. The staff on this unit went above the call of duty and for that I will be...

Eleonor Veyberman
3 months ago

This place is a fraud! I was brought there by an ambulance to an ER and was stripped down that everything even my underwear was taking away! I felt like I am in prison the way how they show it on TV!...

Brad Meyer
3 months ago

If you are actually in crisis, please find a different facility. I have unfortunately needed psychiatric help before for depression and substance abuse. This experience was by far the worst. I wouldn'...

josh
4 months ago

I was scared after reading reviews on my way to er but I had a nice doctor who made me feel not scared,. and care a lot about me and my mental health even though we just met. maybe they hired new psy...

Hector K. Hidalgo
3 months ago

Absolute worst experience of my life. This place, taking mental health into consideration, is one of the worse if not the worse places you can visit. They do not treat you. They do not have your best...

Reviews from Google — Updated April 2026

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Care types

Skilled Nursing

Accepts

Medicare
Medicaid