Pines At Bristol For Nursing & Rehabilitation, The
Bristol, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075221) · 132 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (860) 589-1682 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Pines At Bristol For Nursing & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Connecticut state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
The Pines At Bristol reports 3.65 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 39.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
The Pines At Bristol has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Pines At Bristol For Nursing & Rehabilitation is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Bristol, Connecticut (Naugatuck Valley area), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since September 7, 1972. The facility has 132 certified beds and an average daily census of 122.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.65 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 39.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
The facility is part of the National Health Care Associates chain, which operates 42 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects data current to the CMS Care Compare vintage referenced at the time of publication.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.65 per resident per day, with 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 39.8%; the CMS staffing rating is 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 132 certified beds and an average daily population of 122.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the National Health Care Associates chain, which includes 42 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 7, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), staffing (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall composite rating (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8605891682 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8605891682 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075221?state=CT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.