The Bristol Care Center
1818 E Fletcher Ave · Tampa, FL · 33612 · 8139712383
266 certified beds For profit - Individual
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $130,689 |
Inspection citations (47 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2026 · found via complaint
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 February 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 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 July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2025
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 July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2025
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
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 March 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected March 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected March 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
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 March 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
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 March 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 1, 2023 | Fine | $130,689 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105140 · certified since May 9, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.