Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the

Name: Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the
Address: 61 BELLEVUE AVENUE, Bristol, CT, 06010, US
Telephone: 8605891682

61 Bellevue Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010 · Naugatuck Vly County · 132 certified beds · avg 122 residents/day · certified since Sep 7, 1972

Part of chain: NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES (42 facilities, chain avg rating 3.2★)

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.45

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (28)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Mar 13, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · from a complaint
Feb 20, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Mar 26, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away.
Mar 26, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Mar 26, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not make sure its nurses and nurse aides had the skills and training needed to properly care for every resident.
Mar 26, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to form and take part in resident or family groups, such as a resident council.
Mar 26, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential.
Mar 26, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need.
Mar 26, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Mar 26, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Mar 26, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not safely and appropriately administer IV fluids (fluids given through a vein) for residents who needed them.
Mar 26, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail.
Mar 26, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not observe each nurse aide's job performance or provide regular training as required.
Mar 26, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Oct 22, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint
Aug 7, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint
Feb 2, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail.
Feb 2, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide or arrange dental services for its residents. Nursing homes are responsible for making sure residents can get dental care.
Feb 2, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Feb 2, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Feb 2, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not let a resident help develop and carry out their own plan of care — the written roadmap of the services and support they'll receive, built around their personal goals and preferences.
Feb 2, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Feb 2, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Feb 2, 2023	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
Feb 27, 2020	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Feb 27, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups.
Feb 27, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Feb 27, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (8 → 12).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2020	4	E
2023	9	E
2024	1	D
2025	12	E
2026	2	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Connecticut avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.45	3.80	3.95	bottom 34% in Connecticut; bottom 34% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.41	0.70	0.69	bottom 14% in Connecticut; bottom 23% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.11	3.43	3.50	bottom 32% in Connecticut; bottom 37% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.21	0.46	0.48	bottom 8% in Connecticut; bottom 15% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	39.8	37.4	45.8	bottom 39% in Connecticut; top 36% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	41.2	38.6	42.9	bottom 44% in Connecticut; top 49% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.65, RN 0.43, weekend 3.29. Staffing rating: 2/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
BNB Health Care Funds LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	7%	01/01/2013
Cohen, David	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	7%	09/01/2007
Fuchs, Morris	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	8%	09/01/2007
Goldenberg, Chaim	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	5%	09/01/2007
Lipman, Michael	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	5%	09/01/2007
Manela, Magda	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	5%	09/01/2007
Roberts, Tzivy	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	7%	01/01/2014
Binns, Yasmin	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	05/09/2022
Bokow, Barry	Individual	General Partnership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2007
Ostreicher, Marvin	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/26/2007

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What safeguards do you have to protect residents' money and belongings, and what happens when something goes missing?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"How do you verify that your nurses and aides have the skills to care for residents with needs like my family member's?"
"Does your facility have an active resident council, and how does management respond to its concerns?"
"How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
"How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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Ingraham Manor Rehab and Nursing	0.4 mi	Bristol, CT	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Civita Care Sheriden Woods	1.1 mi	Bristol, CT	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Village Green Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	2.0 mi	Bristol, CT	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Apple Rehab Farmington Valley	4.6 mi	Plainville, CT	★★☆☆☆	3/5
Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, INC.	6.1 mi	Plymouth, CT	★★★★★	4/5
Summit at Plantsville Center for Health & Rehabili	6.3 mi	Plantsville, CT	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Southington Care Center	6.4 mi	Southington, CT	★★★★★	5/5
Jerome Home	7.1 mi	New Britain, CT	★★★★★	4/5
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill	7.2 mi	Waterbury, CT	★★★★☆	3/5
Monsignor Bojnowski Manor, INC	7.4 mi	New Britain, CT	★★★☆☆	2/5	abuse
Livewell Connecticut	7.5 mi	Plantsville, CT	★★★★★	4/5
Avon Health Center	7.9 mi	Avon, CT	★★☆☆☆	1/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 075221.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the

61 Bellevue Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010 · 8605891682

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What safeguards do you have to protect residents' money and belongings, and what happens when something goes missing?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "How do you verify that your nurses and aides have the skills to care for residents with needs like my family member's?"
☐ "Does your facility have an active resident council, and how does management respond to its concerns?"
☐ "How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
☐ "How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 075221 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)