Bristol Health & Rehab Center
905 Tower Road · Bristol, PA · 19007 · 2157853201
174 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $428,987 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$428,987 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.68 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.30 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 22% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $428,987 |
Inspection citations (56 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G July 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G March 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 26, 2024
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2025 | Fine | $10,628 |
| October 30, 2024 | Fine | $105,996 |
| July 23, 2024 | Fine | $312,363 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395258 · certified since January 15, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.