NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL
245 NORTH STREET, Bristol, VA 24201
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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How NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL Compares
NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bristol, Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (11.7%) is below the Virginia average of 22.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bristol, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.7% — better than the Virginia average of 14.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the Virginia average of 3.7%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.5% — worse than the Virginia average of 4.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 11.7% — better than the Virginia average of 22.4% (48% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL with other nursing homes in Bristol.
What keeps NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% here versus 3.7% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 5.5% here versus 4.7% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL's rating advantage in Bristol?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at NHC HEALTHCARE, BRISTOL?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Bristol
Bristol sits in Bristol city, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Virginia as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,676 (21.5%)
- Median age
- 42.4 years
- Median household income
- $39,679
- Median home value
- $127,900
Demographics for Bristol city from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bristol.
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