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HomeVirginiaNhc Healthcare, Bristol

Nhc Healthcare, Bristol

245 North Street, Bristol, VA 242012766694711WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.6on Google(38 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
120
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
1 fine(s) totaling $12,735

How Nhc Healthcare, Bristol Compares in Virginia

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Virginia. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
VA average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
VA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
VA average
2.4/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.74 hrs/day
VA average
3.77 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.55 hrs/day
VA average
0.69 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
53.4%
VA average
48.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Virginia average of 3.0/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Virginia average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.55 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.69.
Staff turnover is 53.4%, higher than the Virginia average of 48.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 15, 2021
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 6, 2023
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,517/mo
Virginia median
Private Room
$9,277/mo
Virginia median

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Nhc Healthcare, Bristol is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Bristol, Virginia with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1982. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
106.9
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 29, 1982
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Bristol City
Last Inspection
Dec 6, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
31.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (16)

F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jul 15, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jul 15, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 15, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 15, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Jul 15, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 24, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Aug 24, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Aug 24, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 24, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0676Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 24, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 24, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Aug 24, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 24, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$12,735
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineAug 20, 2025
$12,735

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.14 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.04 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.55 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.74 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.30 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
53.4%
RN Turnover
42.9%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (22)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
NHC/DELAWARE INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2001
MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 8, 2024
NASON JR., HOWARDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AApr 18, 2016
NASON JR., HOWARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 18, 2016
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2001
NHC-OP LPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2001
BOWLING, ALEXANDRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2021
DODSON, VICKIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2019
FORAN, MICHELLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 15, 1992
KIDD, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 31, 2023
NASON JR., HOWARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 18, 2016
USSERY, ROBERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2000
WHORLEY, MAJOROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 28, 2022
BLACKROCK INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 20, 2010
NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATIONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 7, 2025
NATIONAL HEALTH INVESTORS, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 17, 1991
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 7, 2025
VANGUARD GROUP INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 30, 2006
BOWLING, ALEXANDRAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 10, 2025
DODSON, VICKIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2019
KIDD, BRIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
WHORLEY, MAJORADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 14, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Nhc Healthcare, Bristol and nearby alternatives.

All Virginia facilities
Nhc Healthcare, Bristol
Bristol, VACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $12,735
The Rehab Center at Bristol
Bristol, VA5.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $10,358
Deer Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing
Abingdon, VA16.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Nova Health and Rehab
Weber City, VA19.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Abingdon Health & Rehab Center
Abingdon, VA19.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Maple Grove Nursing & Rehab Center
Lebanon, VA21.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,278
Heritage Hall Wise
Wise, VA31.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Nhc Healthcare, Bristol
Bristol, VA · Current facility
—5/54/53/5$12,735
The Rehab Center at Bristol
Bristol, VA
5.7 mi2/53/53/5$10,358
Deer Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing
Abingdon, VA
16.7 mi1/52/51/5None recorded
Nova Health and Rehab
Weber City, VA
19.3 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Abingdon Health & Rehab Center
Abingdon, VA
19.5 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Maple Grove Nursing & Rehab Center
Lebanon, VA
21.6 mi3/53/54/5$8,278
Heritage Hall Wise
Wise, VA
31.9 mi4/54/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Nhc Healthcare, Bristol?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Bristol has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Nhc Healthcare, Bristol cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Virginia is $8,517/month for a semi-private room and $9,277/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Nhc Healthcare, Bristol participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Nhc Healthcare, Bristol had any health inspection violations?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Bristol had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 6, 2023). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $12,735.
What are the staffing levels at Nhc Healthcare, Bristol?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Bristol provides 3.74 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours, 1.04 LPN hours, and 2.14 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 53.4%.
How many beds does Nhc Healthcare, Bristol have?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Bristol has 120 certified beds with an average of 106.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Nhc Healthcare, Bristol?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Virginia, including 1 in Bristol. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Nhc Healthcare, Bristol?▾
On Google Maps, Nhc Healthcare, Bristol has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 38 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of National Healthcare Corporation

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