The Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation
61 Bellevue Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010 · (860) 589-1682
For profit - Corporation · 132 certified beds
The Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2025, found 12 citations (the Connecticut average is 13.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 26, 2025 found 12 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.March 26, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 26, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.March 26, 2025 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.March 26, 2025 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.March 26, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.March 26, 2025 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.March 26, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 26, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.March 26, 2025 · F0694 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.March 26, 2025 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.March 26, 2025 · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 26, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.March 13, 2026 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 20, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.October 22, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Connecticut average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.65 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.43 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.99 | 0.82 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.23 | 2.22 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 39.8% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 132 |
| Average residents per day | 122.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Ingraham Manor Rehab and Nursing Bristol · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Village Green Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Bristol · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Civita Care Sheriden Woods Bristol · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Complete Care at Middlebury Middlebury · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Complete Care at Glendale Naugatuck · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.