Special Focus candidateAbuse citationFor-profitChain member
★★★★★1 of 5 overall
Bristol Health & Rehab Center in Bristol, PA has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and a 3-star quality measures rating. It is a Special Focus Facility candidate/flagged facility, reported nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.68 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), and it has had $428,987 in fines over the last 24 months.
Last inspection: July 29, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $428,987special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6816.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.63
Licensed practical nurses
0.94
Nurse aides
2.12
Weekend nursing
3.30
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 22%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
29.3%34%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.2%6.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
5.9%0.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.8%28%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.1%21.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
47.5%42%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.7%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.6%0.7%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.3%22%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%2.3%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.8%80.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
76.6%79.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $10,628 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $105,996 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $312,363 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $428,987 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jul 18, 2025
$10,628
Federal fine
Oct 30, 2024
$105,996
Federal fine
Jul 23, 2024
$312,363
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 122 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
117.8 residents on an average day (68% of 174 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 57 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.