THE BRISTOL CARE CENTER

1818 E FLETCHER AVE
TAMPA FL 33612
Phone: 8139712383

For profit - Individual

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality measures4/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality2/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Florida average: 1.3 star lower (3.3), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Tampa average: 0.7 star lower (2.7), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds266
Average residents per day227.7
Occupancy86%
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
CountyHillsborough
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1967-05-09
CMS certification number (CCN)105140
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle12

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.78
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.48
Registered nurse turnover53.5%
Total nursing staff turnover55.6%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$130,689
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $130,689 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

Questions to ask THE BRISTOL CARE CENTER

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is THE BRISTOL CARE CENTER highly rated?

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 3, and quality measures 4.

How many beds does THE BRISTOL CARE CENTER have?

CMS certifies 266 beds; the facility reports an average of 227.7 residents per day (about 86% occupancy).

Does THE BRISTOL CARE CENTER have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $130,689 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has THE BRISTOL CARE CENTER been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.