THE BRISTOL CARE CENTER

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How THE BRISTOL CARE CENTER Compares

THE BRISTOL CARE CENTER is a 266-bed for-profit nursing facility in Tampa, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (7.3%) is below the Florida average of 8.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 266 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% occupied.

Among the 18 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Tampa, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.6 stars.

By the numbers vs. Florida average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.3% — better than the Florida average of 8.7%.
• Falls with major injury: 2.8% — worse than the Florida average of 2.6%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the Florida average of 4.7%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.2% — worse than the Florida average of 26.2%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Tampa

Tampa sits in Hillsborough County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.3% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+

206,825 (14.3%)

Median age

37.4 years

Median household income

$60,566

Median home value

$233,200

Demographics for Hillsborough County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Tampa.

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