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Nhc Healthcare,Bristol

Nursing Home Facility

245 North Street, Bristol, VA 24201

Nursing Home Care Senior Living

Nhc Healthcare,Bristol is a senior care community located in Bristol, VA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Bristol area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (276) 669-4711.

Operated by National HealthCare Corporation, which runs 89 communities in our directory.

With 120 beds, Nhc Healthcare,Bristol is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Bristol average about 82 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 89% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2023 and recorded 3 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 53%.

The community is located in Bristol County, VA.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 16 problems at Nhc Healthcare,Bristol. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 3 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $12,735.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Inspected August 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by October 1, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Quality of Life and Care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Inspected August 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by October 1, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Inspected August 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by October 1, 2025.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Nhc Healthcare,Bristol offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 120
  • Occupancy 89%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
  • Annual staff turnover 53%
  • Last health inspection December 2023

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