PINES AT BRISTOL FOR NURSING & REHABILITATION, THE

The Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation is a long-term care and rehabilitation facility located at 61 Bellevue Avenue in Bristol, Connecticut, within Naugatuck Valley county. The facility operates with 132 certified beds and is classified under for-profit corporate ownership. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The Pines at Bristol holds an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting performance that is in line with the national average for this domain. The staffing rating is also 3 stars, indicating staffing levels that are consistent with national norms. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest rating available under the CMS system, suggesting that the facility performs strongly across the clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. These indicators include measures related to resident health outcomes, medication management, and functional status, among others. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which broadens access for a range of residents depending on their insurance coverage and financial circumstances. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, while Medicaid may be available for longer-term care for residents who meet eligibility criteria. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (860) 589-1682 to confirm current payment options and availability. When compared to national benchmarks, The Pines at Bristol presents a mixed but generally above-average profile. The overall 4-star rating places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The 5-star quality measure rating is particularly notable, as it represents the top tier of performance within the CMS rating system for that domain. The 3-star ratings in both health inspections and staffing indicate performance that is consistent with the national average in those areas, neither exceeding nor falling below typical standards. This data is drawn from CMS reporting and reflects information collected through the standard federal oversight process for certified nursing facilities. Ratings are updated periodically as new inspection and performance data become available.