Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the
61 Bellevue Avenue · Bristol, CT · 06010 · 8605891682
132 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: National Health Care Associates
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected April 22, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 11, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B February 2, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075221 · certified since September 7, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.