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The Bristol Care Center

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

1818 E FLETCHER AVE, Tampa, FL 33612

266 Beds
Medicare Since 1967

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1818 E FLETCHER AVE
Tampa, FL 33612

About The Bristol Care Center

Nursing home overview and details

The Bristol Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Tampa, FL, serving Hillsborough County and the surrounding community. The facility has 266 certified beds with an average daily census of 218.9 residents.

The Bristol Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1967, bringing 59 years of experience in long-term care.

CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Tampa, FL, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Certified Beds266
Avg. Residents/Day218.9
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyHillsborough
Affiliated Doctors4

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

The Bristol Care Center has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Poor

Quality Measures

Average

Staffing

Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

The Bristol Care Center provides 3.56 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.63 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 56.7%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 59.2%. Weekend staffing averages 3.12 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.63
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.56
Total Nurse Turnover Rate56.7%
RN Turnover Rate59.2%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.12

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

The Bristol Care Center has received 6 fines totaling $170,271. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. Additionally, 1 infection control deficiency has been identified during health inspections. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Fines6 ($170,271)
Total Penalties6
Infection Control Deficiencies1

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Frequently Asked Questions

About The Bristol Care Center

What is the CMS rating for The Bristol Care Center?

The Bristol Care Center has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does The Bristol Care Center have?

The Bristol Care Center has 266 certified beds with an average daily census of 218.9 residents.

What type of facility is The Bristol Care Center?

The Bristol Care Center is a for profit - individual nursing home serving Hillsborough County in Tampa, FL.

How many doctors practice at The Bristol Care Center?

4 physicians are affiliated with The Bristol Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does The Bristol Care Center have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. The Bristol Care Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·