Nhc Healthcare, Bristol
245 North Street · Bristol, VA · 24201 · 2766694711
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: National Healthcare Corporation
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.60 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.20 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,735 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2021
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected August 27, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 2021
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 27, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 27, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 27, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2021
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected August 27, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 24, 2018
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 11, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2018
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 11, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2018
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected October 11, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2018
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 11, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 24, 2018
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 11, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 24, 2018
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 11, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2018
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 11, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2018
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 11, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 20, 2025 | Fine | $12,735 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495131 · certified since September 29, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.