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The Bristol Care Center
1818 E Fletcher Ave · Tampa, FL 33612 · 266 certified beds
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About The Bristol Care Center
The Bristol Care Center is a nursing home in Tampa, Florida. Its capacity is 266 beds, above the Hillsborough County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Bristol Holdco LLC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 48 citations, the most recent on May 7, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.55 hours per resident per day. It is one of 19 nursing homes listed in Tampa. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-888-831-0404. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (48)
Records from June 2023 to May 2026.
May 7, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 5, 2026.
January 5, 2026
Tag F0569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 5, 2026.
January 5, 2026
Tag F0585Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 5, 2026.
June 26, 2025
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2025.
June 26, 2025
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2025.
June 26, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2025.
June 26, 2025
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2025.
June 26, 2025
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2025.
June 26, 2025
Tag F0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2025.
June 26, 2025
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2025.
June 26, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2025.
June 26, 2025
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2025.
May 5, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 5, 2025.
May 5, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 5, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 1, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 1, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 1, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 1, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 1, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 1, 2025.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $130,689
December 1, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $130,689 against this nursing home on December 1, 2023.
Staffing
3.55 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
- Parent company: Bristol Holdco LLC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Florida.
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