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Nhc Healthcare, Bristol

245 North Street, Bristol, VA 24201

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Nhc Healthcare, Bristol is a nursing home in Bristol, Virginia. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(276) 669-4711
Last standard health inspection
December 6, 2023 (2 years ago)
Certified beds
120
Residents per day, on average
101.1
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Nhc Healthcare-Bristol LLC
Chain
National Healthcare Corporation
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Virginia average (16 vs 39).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 20, 2025 from $12,735 to $8,278.

  3. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  5. 3 citations

    Health inspection on August 20, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    28 of 289 Virginia homes (10%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2018.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2025.

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  6. Fine

    August 20, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $8,278 on August 20, 2025.

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  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  10. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  11. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  12. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  13. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 6, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.

    • Citation K0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.

    • Citation K0932. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.

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  14. 5 citations

    Health inspection on July 15, 2021

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2021.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2021.

    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2021.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2021.

    • Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2021.

      CMS has cited this home for F0757 2 times since 2018.

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  15. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 15, 2021

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0352. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2021.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2021.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2018.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2021.

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  16. 8 citations

    Health inspection on August 24, 2018

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0580. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2018.

    • Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2018.

    • Citation F0697. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2018.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2018.

    • Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2018.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2018.

    • Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2018.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2018.

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  17. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on August 24, 2018

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2020.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Nhc Healthcare, Bristol last inspected?

CMS lists December 6, 2023 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Nhc Healthcare, Bristol have?

CMS lists 16 health citations since August 24, 2018. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Nhc Healthcare, Bristol been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,278 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Nhc Healthcare, Bristol?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Nhc Healthcare, Bristol a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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