NHC Healthcare, Bristol
245 North Street, Bristol, VA 24201 · (276) 669-4711
For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
NHC Healthcare, Bristol has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2023, found 0 citations (the Virginia average is 14.3). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,278 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 6, 2023 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.August 20, 2025 · F0609 · 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.August 20, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 20, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,278August 20, 2025
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 | Virginia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.74 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.55 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.04 | 1.00 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | 2.07 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 53.4% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 106.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Rehab Center at Bristol Bristol · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Abingdon Health & Rehab Center Abingdon · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Deer Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Abingdon · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Heritage Hall Big Stone Gap Big Stone Gap · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Heritage Hall Clintwood Clintwood · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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