Bridgeport Health Care Center
2125 Royce Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Bridgeport Health Care Center is a nursing home in Portsmouth, Ohio. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionAugust 28, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since April 11, 202228 (Ohio average 31)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
Health inspection on June 26, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on August 28, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on August 28, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2025.
Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on January 24, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2025.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2025.
Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2025.
Health inspection on May 8, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2022.
Health inspection on February 29, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
157 of 924 Ohio homes (17%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
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Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 22, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 22, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 22, 2024.
Health inspection on December 14, 2023
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.
Citation F0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0921 2 times since 2022.
Fire safety inspection on December 14, 2023
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.
Citation K0232. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.
Health inspection on April 11, 2022
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on April 11, 2022
13 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation K0751. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation K0131. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation K0331. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation K0362. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation K0522. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an externally vented heating system.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (740) 354-6635
- Last standard health inspection
- August 28, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 99
- Residents per day, on average
- 87.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Royce Leasing Co., LLC
- Chain
- Communicare Health
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Ohio average (28 vs 31).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SECOND OPTION OP CO LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 04/01/2008
- OPTION HOLDINGS II LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 100% · since 04/01/2008
- ROYCE MANAGEMENT CO., LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2008
- BELL, REBECCAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2021
- GROVES, DONNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/14/2023
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- JUSCHKA, DIRKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2023
- ROMEO, DOMINICOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
Questions
When was Bridgeport Health Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists August 28, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Bridgeport Health Care Center have?
CMS lists 28 health citations since April 11, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Bridgeport Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Bridgeport Health Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Bridgeport Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.