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Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the

Bristol, ConnecticutMedicare inspection record
(860) 589-1682

About Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the

The Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation combines compassionate care with medical expertise in Bristol, Connecticut. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team helps patients regain strength and independence through personalized treatment plans and attentive support.

Community at a glance

Capacity

132 residents

Location

Bristol, CT

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

61 BELLEVUE AVENUE, Bristol, Connecticut 06010

(860) 589-1682

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on March 26, 2025, state inspectors cited 14 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.0).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 39 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the Connecticut average.

Medicare has not fined Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 39 minutes
Registered nurse time per resident, per day26 minutesBelow the Connecticut average
Nursing staff who left in the past year40%Above the Connecticut average

Inspections

15 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

March 13, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 22, 2026

February 20, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 27, 2026
March 26, 2025 · Standard inspection · 12 citations+
  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Apr 15, 2025
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 15, 2025
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 15, 2025
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 15, 2025
  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Apr 15, 2025
  • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 15, 2025
  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 15, 2025
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 15, 2025
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 15, 2025
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 15, 2025
  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 15, 2025
  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 15, 2025
October 22, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Oct 10, 2024

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Bristol Crossings LLC
Medicare-certified beds
132
Average residents per day
122
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
September 7, 1972
Part of a chain
National Health Care Associates, 42 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Both
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
075221

Location

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61 BELLEVUE AVENUEBristol, CT 06010

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Questions about Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the

How did Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on March 26, 2025 and cited 14 health deficiencies, 2 of them from complaint investigations. The Connecticut average is 13.0.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 39 minutes with each resident per day, including 26 minutes from registered nurses. 40% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the in the last three years.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Bristol Skilled Nursing in Connecticut Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026