The Bristol Care Center
Tampa, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105140) · 266 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $130,689
Phone: (813) 971-2383 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Bristol Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Bristol Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.6%.
The Bristol Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $130,689.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
The Bristol Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, first approved for certification on May 9, 1967. The facility is certified for 266 beds and reports an average of 227.7 residents. Ownership is classified as For profit - Individual, and there is no chain affiliation noted in this data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Bristol Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. This overall score is composed of a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.48, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on file for this facility, totaling $130,689.00. There have been 0 payment denials recorded. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the data provided for this facility.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects a snapshot of CMS data as published on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Bristol Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 55.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $130,689.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Bristol Care Center is certified for 266 beds and reports an average of 227.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as For profit - Individual; no chain affiliation is listed in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on May 9, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively, combining to an overall 2-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8139712383 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8139712383 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105140?state=FL.
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.