Naugatuck Vly County, Connecticut · Nursing home
Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the
4 of 5 overall from CMS
61 Bellevue Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 3.0
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.65 hours Below the state average of 3.73
- Nursing staff who left in a year 39.8% Above the state average of 37.4%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 27 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 92.7% of 132 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the is a 132-bed nursing home in Bristol, Connecticut (Naugatuck Vly County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.65 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Connecticut average of 3.73. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 132
- Residents per day (average)
- 122.3
- Certified since
- 1972 (54 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of National Health Care Associates (42 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS counts 14 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Mar 26, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Connecticut average is 13.4. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 39.8%, above the Connecticut average of 37.4%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.43 hours per resident per day; the Connecticut average is 0.69. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 4 of 5 Connecticut average 3.0
- Health inspections 3 of 5 Connecticut average 2.7
- Staffing 2 of 5 Connecticut average 3.2
- Quality measures 5 of 5 Connecticut average 3.6
The vertical line marks the Connecticut average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.65 h Connecticut average 3.73
- Nurse aides 2.23 h Connecticut average 2.22
- Licensed practical nurses 0.99 h Connecticut average 0.82
- Registered nurses 0.43 h Connecticut average 0.69
- All staff, weekends 3.29 h Connecticut average 3.37
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 6 hours. The vertical line marks the Connecticut average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover39.8%
- Connecticut average37.4%
- Registered nurse turnover41.2%
- Connecticut average38.6%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Connecticut and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 4.1% | 18.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.3% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 76.5% | 22.3% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.7% | 88.6% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 3.9% | 16.4% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.6% | 17.6% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.5% | 93.5% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.1% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.2% | 24.7% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 10.6% | 17.8% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.96 | 2.06 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.13 | 1.46 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.4% | 71.8% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 83.3% | 69.7% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 34.0% | 24.3% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.4% | 10.7% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 27 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 3 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| Feb 27, 2020 | 4 | 1 |
Connecticut homes averaged 13.4 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (27)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 22, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 27, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Past Non-Compliance (Oct 10, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2023)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 6, 2020)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 6, 2020)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 6, 2020)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 6, 2020)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Connecticut homes averaged 0.9 fines and $23,730 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Connecticut
- Size54 of 191 by certified beds
- Connecticut average residents per day103.3
- ChainNational Health Care Associates
- Chain average overall rating3.2 of 5
- Resident or family councilBoth
- Homes in Bristol4
- Homes in Naugatuck Vly County20
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the?
Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the have?
Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the has 132 certified beds. It averages 122.3 residents per day, about 92.7% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the?
The home reports 3.65 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.43 hours from registered nurses. The Connecticut average is 3.73 hours and 0.69 hours from registered nurses.
Has Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Naugatuck Vly County
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 075221. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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