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The Bristol Care Center

Nursing home / skilled nursing in Tampa, Florida

Checked November 1, 2026

Provider details
Address1818 E FLETCHER AVE
CityTampa
StateFlorida
ZIP code33612
CountyHillsborough
Phone813-971-2383
CMS certification number (CCN)105140
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
Certified beds266
CertificationMedicare and Medicaid
First approved for Medicare/MedicaidMay 9, 1967
Located in a hospitalN
Continuing care retirement communityN
Care typesskilled nursing, rehab services
Services offeredskilled nursing care, rehabilitation services

The Bristol Care Center is in 1818 E FLETCHER AVE, Tampa, FL 33612. Phone: 813-971-2383. Ownership: For profit - Individual. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2, staffing 3, quality measures 4). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 76.000; 1 federal fines totaling $130689.00; total nursing staff turnover 53.9%.

Quality measures

Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01

Star ratings and staffing hours
Overall rating2 of 5
Health inspection rating2 of 5
Staffing rating3 of 5
Quality measure rating4 of 5
Long-stay quality rating5 of 5
Short-stay quality rating3 of 5
RN staffing hours per resident per day0.56
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.55

Inspection results

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score60
Total Weighted Health Survey Score76.000
Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score124
Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score60
Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score124
Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date2025-06-26
Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies13
Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies19
Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies9
Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies4
Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies10

Staffing

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Nursing Case-Mix Index1.30690
Registered Nurse turnover52.8
Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio0.92671
Total nursing staff turnover53.9
Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day0.81560
Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day1.37711
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home0
Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day2.17355
Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend0.40714
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.18174

Penalties

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Number of Fines1
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars130689.00

Ownership

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Legal Business NameBRISTOL SNF LLC
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN

Occupancy and payer mix

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Abuse IconN
High Performing IconN
With a Resident and Family CouncilResident
Average Number of Residents per Day217.7
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years AgoN

Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?

What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:

Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care

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Common questions about The Bristol Care Center

Where is The Bristol Care Center located?

The Bristol Care Center is at 1818 E FLETCHER AVE, Tampa, Florida 33612.

What care and services does The Bristol Care Center offer?

The Bristol Care Center offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.

Is The Bristol Care Center Medicare-certified?

Yes. The Bristol Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

What is The Bristol Care Center's quality rating?

CMS gives The Bristol Care Center an overall star rating of 2 out of 5.

How do I contact The Bristol Care Center?

Call The Bristol Care Center at 813-971-2383.

How much does a nursing home cost?

The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Florida can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.

Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?

Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.

What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?

A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.

Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?

Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.

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