Skilled Nursing Care in Bridgewater, NJ
Compassionate, 24/7 Clinical Support at The Retreat at Laurel Circle
When your loved one needs comprehensive medical support, choosing the right skilled nursing community is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. At The Retreat at Laurel Circle, we provide around-the-clock clinical care in a warm, elegant, person-centered environment—right here in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Our luxury senior living community offers a level of attention, expertise, and hospitality that brings families lasting peace of mind. Every service we provide is designed to enhance comfort, support healing, and ensure the highest possible quality of life.
Expert Clinical Care, Delivered with Compassion
- A dedicated medical director
- Registered nurses (RNs)
- Licensed nursing assistants (LNAs / CNAs)
- Skilled therapists
- Supportive, specially trained caregivers
Our interdisciplinary approach ensures that every aspect of a resident’s health is understood and continuously monitored. We carefully review medical histories, current conditions, and individual needs to create a thorough, personalized care plan—helping reduce hospital readmissions and ensuring nothing is overlooked.
- 24-hour emergency call system
- Rapid emergency response protocols
- Access to fast, safe transportation should additional care be required
At Laurel Circle, your loved one is supported, protected, and genuinely cared for—day and night.
A Luxury Skilled Nursing Community Focused on Quality of Life
Our skilled nursing neighborhood combines clinical excellence with a warm, homelike atmosphere. Members benefit from:
- Professional medication management
- Assistance with activities of daily living
- Long-term and short-term skilled nursing
- Post-hospital recovery and rehabilitation support
- Social, recreational, and therapeutic engagement
- Chef-prepared meals tailored to dietary needs
- A vibrant culture that promotes purpose and connection
We believe that great care goes beyond clinical support—it includes emotional well-being, social fulfillment, and everyday moments of comfort.
Life-Enhancing Services
- Meals served in a dining room or in residents’ rooms
- Cultural, social and educational activities
- Scheduled transportation for medical appointments
- Assistance with daily living activities
- Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- IV therapy
- Enteral feeding
- Subacute rehabilitation
- Post-surgery and post-stroke rehabilitation
- Orthopedic and joint replacement rehabilitation
- Physiatrist
- Podiatrist
- Infectious disease physician
- Licensed nursing staff on duty 24/7
- Religious services
- Housekeeping and laundry service
- Basic cable, telephone and all utilities included
Experience the Laurel Circle Difference
Families across Bridgewater choose Laurel Circle for one reason: confidence. Confidence in our clinical expertise. Confidence in our compassion. Confidence in knowing their loved one is safe, supported, and truly seen.
We would be honored to show you what makes our skilled nursing community the top choice in the region.
Schedule your personal tour today. Prefer to speak with someone? Call us anytime—we’re here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Skilled nursing is for seniors who need more care than assisted living provides, but they don’t need to be hospitalized and don’t require memory care. They may be recently discharged from the hospital and need post-acute care to regain their strength and function. Or they may need long-term care for a chronic condition. At Laurel Circle, we provide around-the-clock senior care on-site at The Retreat, our top-rated health center. We also offer social and recreational activities geared to resident interests, along with a variety of wellness and exercise programs.
Yes. Our team works closely with residents and families to optimize individual Medicare coverage and long-term care insurance benefits, ensuring you receive the maximum coverage for your skilled nursing services.
Yes, The Retreat accepts direct admissions to our skilled nursing facility. Whether you’re looking for the best skilled nursing facilities near me or specifically seeking a nursing home in Bridgewater, NJ, we welcome direct admissions and are here to help guide you through the process. Please contact us for more information at 866-754-5952.
Medicare does cover skilled nursing care under specific conditions. Medicare Part A typically covers up to 100 days of care in a skilled nursing facility per benefit period when meeting certain criteria:
- The care must follow a qualifying 3-day minimum hospital stay
- You must need skilled nursing services daily
- The care must be for a condition that was treated during your qualifying hospital stay or developed while receiving care for that condition
- The facility must be Medicare-certified
Coverage includes:
- Days 1-20: Medicare pays 100%
- Days 21-100: Medicare pays all but a daily coinsurance
- After day 100: The resident becomes responsible for all costs
While often used interchangeably, long-term care and skilled nursing have distinct differences. Skilled nursing focuses on medical care and rehabilitation services provided by licensed healthcare professionals, including:
- 24/7 nursing supervision
- Medication management
- Complex wound care
- Rehabilitation services
- Post-acute care following hospitalization
Long-term care typically refers to ongoing support with activities of daily living (ADLs) and can be provided in various settings, including skilled nursing facilities. This care may be less medically intensive but still essential for daily functioning.
At The Retreat, we provide both skilled nursing and long-term care services, tailoring our approach to each resident’s specific needs and circumstances.
Yes, The Retreat provides a complete continuum of care, including top-quality rehabilitation care, assisted living, and memory care. Our assisted living with skilled nursing access means residents can seamlessly transition between care levels as their needs change, all within our senior living community.