Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Bristol Care Center
1818 E Fletcher Ave · Tampa, FL 33612 · 266 certified beds
Are you the operator? Claim this profile.
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.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 1, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 1, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 1, 2025.
January 30, 2025
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 March 1, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 1, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 1, 2025.
December 1, 2023
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 January 12, 2024.
December 1, 2023
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2024.
December 1, 2023
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected January 12, 2024.
December 1, 2023
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2024.
December 1, 2023
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2024.
December 1, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy. Corrected January 12, 2024.
December 1, 2023
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 January 12, 2024.
December 1, 2023
Tag F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2024.
December 1, 2023
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2024.
December 1, 2023
Tag F0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2024.
December 1, 2023
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2024.
December 1, 2023
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2024.
December 1, 2023
Tag F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy. Corrected January 12, 2024.
December 1, 2023
Tag F0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2024.
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.
Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care
Advertisement
Check availability and pricing at The Bristol Care Center
We'll email you The Bristol Care Center and similar options nearby, with local costs. You can also ask them to contact you, or call (813) 971-2383.
Sponsored
Talk to an advisor at no cost