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Pines At Bristol For Nursing & Rehabilitation, The
61 Bellevue Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Pines At Bristol For Nursing & Rehabilitation, The, in Bristol, Connecticut, is certified for 132 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the National Health Care Associates chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 9, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 21.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 39.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Naugatuck Vly Co. median | Connecticut median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 31 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.2 | 31.7 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.8% | 39.6% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (20 in the county, 191 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Connecticut average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 26 Mar 2025, 2 Feb 2023.
Severity mix: D ×20 E ×7 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0726 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | B | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2023 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2020 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff 39.8%, RNs 41.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Connecticut median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.1% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.9% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.1% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.6% | 17.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Bristol Crossings Llc. Chain: National Health Care Associates (42 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bnb Health Care Funds LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 7% | 01/01/2013 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Naugatuck Vly County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care At Middlebury | Middlebury | 58 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 24.1 | $13K | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. | Plymouth | 60 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 38.3 | — | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Orange Health Care Center | Orange | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 31.7 | — | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Regency House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Wallingford | 130 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 12.3 | — | 1 Aug 2025 |
| River Glen Health Care Center | Southbury | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 22.5 | — | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | Waterbury | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 32 | 26.7 | — | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Apple Rehab Watertown | Watertown | 110 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 32.7 | $25K | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks Hill | Waterbury | 90 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 26.7 | — | 6 Dec 2024 |
All 20 facilities in Naugatuck Vly County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pines At Bristol For Nursing & Rehabilitation, The been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Connecticut median is 35 per facility.
Has Pines At Bristol For Nursing & Rehabilitation, The been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pines At Bristol For Nursing & Rehabilitation, The compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Connecticut median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pines At Bristol For Nursing & Rehabilitation, The?
It is part of the National Health Care Associates chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bnb Health Care Funds LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pines At Bristol For Nursing & Rehabilitation, The last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Mar 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.