Tampa, FL

The Bristol Care Center

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $170,271 in total fines with 13 recent health deficiencies

1818 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL

(813) 971-2383

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

266

Certified beds

Average residents

227

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-05-09

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.59

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.89

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.26

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.30

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

71%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

63%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.2
2.1
1.1 pts worse
1.9
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
1.2
0.6 pts worse
1.8
About the same
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.1%
97.8%
4.7 pts worse
93.4%
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
99.2%
0.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.3%
2.6%
0.3 pts better
3.3%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.9%
3.7%
1.8 pts better
11.4%
9.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.7%
5.9%
1.8 pts worse
5.4%
2.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 9.7%
15.7%
6 pts better
19.6%
9.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 7.2%
9.8%
2.6 pts better
16.7%
9.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 5.8%
11.7%
5.9 pts better
16.3%
10.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 3.6%
9.8%
6.2 pts better
14.9%
11.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
0.8%
0.3 pts better
1.7%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 3.3%
12.5%
9.2 pts better
19.8%
16.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.9%
5.1%
0.2 pts better
5.1%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 78.7%
94.3%
15.6 pts worse
81.7%
3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 13.2%
9.3%
3.9 pts worse
12.0%
1.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.1%
1.5%
0.4 pts better
1.6%
0.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.3%
94.7%
2.4 pts worse
79.7%
12.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 32.3%
26.2%
6.1 pts worse
23.9%
8.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-26 · Fire 2025-06-26

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (7 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2025-01-30 · Fire 2025-01-30

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-12-01 · Fire 2023-12-01

31 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

C · Minimal harm 2025-01-30

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-02-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

E13 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2024-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-01-12

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-05

F569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Corrected 2026-02-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-05

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2026-02-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor 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.

Corrected 2025-07-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected 2025-07-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-07-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2025-07-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-07-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-07-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-07-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-07-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2025-07-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-05

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-05

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-06-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2025-03-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-03-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide 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.

Corrected 2025-03-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Corrected 2025-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Corrected 2025-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2025-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2025-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-03-01

L · Immediate jeopardy 2023-12-01

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-01-12

L · Immediate jeopardy 2023-12-01

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2024-01-12

L · Immediate jeopardy 2023-12-01

F926 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Have policies on smoking.

Corrected 2024-01-12

G · Actual harm 2023-12-01

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-01-12

G · Actual harm 2023-12-01

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-01-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-01-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2024-01-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2024-01-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-01-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-01-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor 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.

Corrected 2024-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Corrected 2024-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Corrected 2024-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected 2024-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-28

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-07-14

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-05-05

F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Corrected 2023-06-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-05

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-07-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-05

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-06-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-05

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2023-06-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-05

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-07-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-05

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-06-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-05

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2023-07-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-05

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-05

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-06-05

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$130,689 2023-12-01

Fine

Fine · fine $130,689

Fine

$5,735 2023-05-05

Fine

Fine · fine $5,735

Fine

$6,084 2023-05-05

Fine

Fine · fine $6,084

Fine

$6,084 2023-05-05

Fine

Fine · fine $6,084

Fine

$6,086 2023-05-05

Fine

Fine · fine $6,086

Fine

$15,593 2023-05-05

Fine

Fine · fine $15,593

Fine

Ownership

Bristol Holdco LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2021-02-11
Barriner, Alvin

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-05-15
Bleich, Michael

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2021-02-11
Copper Fl Tr

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2021-02-11
Gold Fl Tr

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2021-02-11
Shelby, Jack

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 33 facilities 2021-02-11
Silver Fl Tr

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2021-02-11

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