NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
NHC Healthcare in Bristol, Virginia has a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good choice among nursing homes, though not without areas for improvement. It ranks #27 out of 285 facilities in Virginia, placing it in the top half, and is the best option in Bristol City County. The facility’s trend is stable, with 16 issues reported consistently over the past two years, including one serious incident where a resident fell and fractured their thumb due to staff failing to secure a shower chair. While the overall staffing rating is low at 2 out of 5 stars with a concerning 65% turnover rate, the facility has received no fines, which is a positive indicator. Additionally, RN coverage is average, but the presence of serious medication administration errors, such as administering a resident's medication at the wrong time, raises concerns about adherence to care protocols.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Virginia
- #27/285
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Holding Steady
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 65% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Virginia facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 31 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Virginia. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 16 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
19pts above Virginia avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
17 points above Virginia average of 48%
The Ugly 16 deficiencies on record
Aug 2025
3 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure the resident environment remains as free of accident hazards as ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, record review and facility document review, the facility staff failed to report an allegation of verbal abuse for one of 16 residents in the survey sample, resident # 1. For ...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to follow medical provider orders for medication administration for 6 of 16 sampled residents ...
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Jul 2021
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2. For Resident #2, the facility staff failed to accurately complete the resident's DDNR (Durable Do Not Resuscitate) Order form. All boxes on the DDNR Order form were left unchecked. This DDNR Order ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review the facility staff failed to
ensure that residents receive treatment and care by following physician's orders for 1 of 24...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview and clinical record review the facility staff failed to ensure 1 of 24 residents was free from unnecessary medications, Resident #12.
The findings included:
For Resident #12 t...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and staff interviews, the facility staff failed to follow professional standards of practice as evidenced b...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure the resident environmen...
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Aug 2018
8 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and clinical record review it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure a complete and ac...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0676
(Tag F0676)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide oral care to 1 of 23 residents (Resident #34).
The findings included:
The fa...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. For Resident #393 the facility staff failed to administer the Residents hypertensive medication Lisinopril as ordered by the ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure 1 of 23 residents (Resident #35) was free of an unnecessary medication.
The findings included:
The facility sta...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and clinical record review the facility failed to keep an accurate clinical record for two of 23 Reside...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to notify the Physician of blood sugars greater t...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. The facility staff failed to ensure the oxygen filter on Resident #32's oxygen (O2) concentrator was clean.
The clinical reco...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to follow physician orders in regards to pain man...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Virginia facilities.
- • 16 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • 65% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
About This Facility
What is Nhc Healthcare, Bristol's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Virginia, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Nhc Healthcare, Bristol Staffed?
CMS rates NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 65%, which is 19 percentage points above the Virginia average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs.
What Have Inspectors Found at Nhc Healthcare, Bristol?
State health inspectors documented 16 deficiencies at NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL during 2018 to 2025. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm and 15 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Nhc Healthcare, Bristol?
NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 120 certified beds and approximately 111 residents (about 92% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in BRISTOL, Virginia.
How Does Nhc Healthcare, Bristol Compare to Other Virginia Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Virginia, NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (65%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Nhc Healthcare, Bristol?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate and the below-average staffing rating.
Is Nhc Healthcare, Bristol Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Virginia. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Nhc Healthcare, Bristol Stick Around?
Staff turnover at NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL is high. At 65%, the facility is 19 percentage points above the Virginia average of 46%. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Nhc Healthcare, Bristol Ever Fined?
NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Nhc Healthcare, Bristol on Any Federal Watch List?
NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.