The Long-Term Care (LTC) Division at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center was recognized for the fourth time on Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes.
Bergen New Bridge Medical is the largest licensed nursing home in New Jersey and one of only 6% to receive Joint Commission accreditation.
The Best Nursing Homes 2026 ranking identifies the nation’s top 1,200 facilities. Facilities were evaluated on four pillars: performance data, peer recommendations, accreditations, and resident satisfaction, with performance data given increased weight in 2026 to reflect the growing emphasis on clinical quality metrics.
Other updates this year include the addition of vaccination rates as new quality measures, the expansion of the ranking to cover 33 states across three size categories and an increase in the total number of facilities recognized.
“This recognition is a reflection of the exceptional, compassionate, high-quality care our team provides to our residents and their loved ones,” said Deborah Visconi, President and CEO of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. “Our LTC Division is committed to uplifting the quality of life for our residents and I am incredibly proud of the work they do here every day.”
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center has been providing comprehensive, high-quality long-term care services for more than 75 years. As a full-service, accredited medical center, Bergen New Bridge delivers a scope of services far exceeding those offered in a standard nursing home environment. Their highly trained, skilled staff provide nursing care 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and offer access to on-site specialized physicians, with a focus on the individual needs of each resident. Bergen New Bridge is also proud to partner with Mill Gardens in Midland Park, which provides advanced residential assisted living experience.
The Medical Center also provides specialized dementia and Alzheimer’s care as well as respite care services for caregivers. The LTC Division offers multicultural specialized care for the Korean, Muslim, and LGBTQ+ communities. Bergen New Bridge is recognized as a SAGECare Platinum Credentialed Provider. This prestigious credential is a testament to the LTC Division’s unwavering commitment to providing an inclusive and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ older adults.
For more information, visit our LTC page or call 201.967.4073.
About Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center (BNBMC), a clinical affiliate of Rutgers, is a 1,070-bed hospital located at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, NJ. The Medical Center is both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in NJ and the fourth largest, publicly owned hospital in the nation.
Bergen New Bridge, a not-for-profit safety net facility, provides high-quality comprehensive services, including acute and ambulatory care, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, long-term care, 24/7 emergency department, surgical suites, physical rehabilitation, pharmacy, laboratory, radiologic services (including digital mammography). The Medical Center also has satellite offices in Bergenfield, Englewood, and Paterson. Primary care and other health and wellness services are available at the hospital’s CareRite Now centers located in select Inserra Supermarkets in Bergen County.
Bergen New Bridge is in network with all major New Jersey commercial insurance plans, covering 99.91% of NJ residents, and is a Veterans Community Care Provider. It is also a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). Learn more at www.newbridgehealth.org.