The Bristol Care Center

About The Bristol Care Center

The Bristol Care Center, located in TAMPA, FL, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Why Families Choose The Bristol Care Center

Key Performance Indicators

CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
Nursing Hours 3.56 hrs
Safety Record Clean

Chain Affiliations & Network

According to CMS records, this facility is independently owned and operated.

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Nursing Staff Analysis

Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Below Average Staffing

The Bristol Care Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.

Registered Nurses (RN)

0.63 hrs/day

State: 0.73 US: 0.68

Case Mix Adj: 0.61

Quality Adj: 0.69

Licensed Practical Nurses

1.44 hrs/day

State: 1.52 US: 1.54

Case Mix Adj: 0.78

Quality Adj: 0.90

Certified Assistants

2.11 hrs/day

State: 2.34 US: 2.33

Case Mix Adj: 2.11

Quality Adj: 2.32

CMS Quality Ratings

Category	Rating	Stars
Overall Rating	1
Health Inspection	1
Quality Measures	3
Staffing	3

Health Inspection History

Inspection Cycle	Score	Date
Cycle 1 (Most Recent)	60	Jun 26, 2025
Weighted Average	108	Combined Score

Lower scores are better. Scores are based on health inspections and complaint investigations.

Detailed Quality Measures

Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.

Medicare claims-based measures

Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.

Measure	Rate
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521)	30.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522)	9.9%
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551)	3.1%
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552)	1.5%

MDS-based measures

Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.

Measure	Rate
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401)	2.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404)	9.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406)	0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407)	0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408)	1.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409)	0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410)	2.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415)	95.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430)	81.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434)	1.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451)	6.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452)	8.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454)	100.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472)	92.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479)	4.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480)	3.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481)	7.3%

Complaints & Deficiencies

Complaint History by Year

This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.

Summary:

2023: 10 complaints
2024: 5 complaints
2025: 5 complaints
2026: 2 complaints
Total: 22 complaints on record

Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)

Date	Description
Feb 05, 2026	Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Feb 05, 2026	Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Jun 05, 2025	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Jun 05, 2025	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Mar 01, 2025	Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Mar 01, 2025	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Mar 01, 2025	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Jan 12, 2024	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Jan 12, 2024	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jan 12, 2024	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Jan 12, 2024	Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Jan 12, 2024	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Jul 14, 2023	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Jul 14, 2023	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Jul 14, 2023	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.
Jul 14, 2023	Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Jun 05, 2023	Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives.
Jun 05, 2023	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Jun 05, 2023	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jun 05, 2023	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jun 05, 2023	Post nurse staffing information every day.
Jun 05, 2023	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Note: Table shows only complaints filed since Jan 1, 2023. See chart for historical trends.

SAINT PETERSBURG, FL

Owner & Operator Information

Business Entity

BRISTOL SNF LLC

Ownership Structure

BRISTOL HOLDCO LLC Direct: 100%
COPPER FL TR Indirect
GOLD FL TR Indirect
JACK SHELBY Indirect
SILVER FL TR Indirect

Management & Direction

ALVIN BARRINER W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
MICHAEL BLEICH CORPORATE OFFICER

Associated Doctors

No associated doctor information available.

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Solaris Healthcare Zephyrhills	N/A	5

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Ownership Details

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Noted Deficiencies

Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.

Nursing Hours Analysis

Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Bristol Care Center has a 1-star CMS overall rating out of 5, which indicates care quality that may need improvement. The nursing staff spends 3.56 hours per resident daily, compared to the national average of 3.87 hours.

The Bristol Care Center is certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid and provides comprehensive nursing home services including:

Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease

The facility has 266 certified beds.

The Bristol Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid, which helps cover costs for eligible residents. Specific pricing varies based on:

Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
Room type (private vs. semi-private)
Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
Length of stay and specific services required

For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact The Bristol Care Center directly at 8139712383. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.

When visiting The Bristol Care Center, pay attention to these important factors:

Environment & Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness and odors
Resident room conditions
Common area maintenance
Safety features and accessibility

Staff & Care Quality

Staff-to-resident ratios
How staff interact with residents
Response time to resident needs
Staff knowledge and professionalism

Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.