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The Rehab Center at Bristol

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

301 Village Circle, Bristol, VA 2420190 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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4/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (14 vs median 11.0)
  • High staff turnover (50%)

Bottom 25% in VA · Meets national RN staffing standard · $10,358 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.79hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.93hrs
96%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
39%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

4

measures

Worse Than Avg

11

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility41.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
41.3%
US
15.3%
VA
16.4%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility33.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.3%
US
19.5%
VA
20.4%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.3%
US
14.4%
VA
15.3%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.9%
US
15.4%
VA
14.2%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
12.7%
US
5.3%
VA
5.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.2%
Better than Avg
Here
98.2%
US
93.4%
VA
91.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility58.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
58.7%
US
79.7%
VA
73.6%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.0%
Better than Avg
Here
92.0%
US
81.8%
VA
73.9%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.7%
US
1.6%
VA
1.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (14.5)
10 complaint-triggered
$10,358 in fines

Families have filed multiple complaints triggering 10 deficiencies, with recent complaints in 2024-2025 focusing on basic care standards, safety supervision, and abuse reporting. The facility shows recurring problems with medication management, resident safety protocols, and infection control across multiple surveys from 2019-2025, though all issues appear corrected after identification.

Oct 1, 2025Complaint
3
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0610Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Oct 1, 2025Routine
5
0932Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Feb 25, 2025Complaint
5
0572Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0622Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0770Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Mar 27, 2024Complaint
2
0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Oct 26, 2022Routine
22
0271Potential for harm · Widespread

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

0353Potential for harm · Widespread

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0521Potential for harm · Widespread

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0511Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0881Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0293Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0914Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0918Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0770Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0711Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

May 10, 2019Routine
8
0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Oct 1, 2025

$10,358

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

The Rehab Center at Bristol

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Giberstien, Baruch

Owner

100%

Key personnel

Giberstien, Baruch5% or Greater Mortgage InterestGiberstien, BaruchManagerAbraham D SchwartzAdp of the SnfBristol Va Realty LLCAdp of the SnfWalker & Associates PcAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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