Waters of Bristol a Rehabilitation and Nursing
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean, modern, and well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 84 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
The Waters of Bristol offers a modern, clean environment and a highly capable therapy team, making it a strong candidate for rehabilitation. However, you must be vigilant regarding daily care; we strongly recommend visiting during off-hours to observe response times to call lights and ensure your loved one's hygiene and medication needs are being met consistently.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
84 reviews on Google“The Waters of Bristol receives high praise for its clean, modern facility and a staff that many families describe as compassionate and attentive. However, there is a significant pattern of negative reports regarding neglect, specifically concerning slow response times for call lights, hygiene issues like the smell of urine, and inconsistent medication administration. Families should carefully weigh the positive aesthetic and therapy outcomes against these serious concerns regarding daily care responsiveness.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean, modern, and well-maintained facility
- Effective and professional rehabilitation therapy team
- Warm, friendly, and compassionate nursing staff
- Home-like atmosphere with personalized room touches
Concerns
- Slow or non-existent response to call lights (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Hygiene issues and persistent smell of urine (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Understaffing leading to neglect and missed care (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Inconsistent medication management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 86 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that the facility has a 5-star rating for health inspections but a lower staffing rating, how do you ensure that residents receive timely assistance when they use their call lights?
- 2I noticed some feedback regarding the environment; what is your current protocol for maintaining cleanliness and odor control throughout the resident wings?
- 3Could you walk me through your medication management process to ensure accuracy and consistency for residents?
- 4With the rehabilitation team being a noted strength, how do you integrate their therapy programs into the daily life and social activities of long-term residents?
- 5I see that you actively engage with family feedback online; how do you use that input to make tangible improvements to the care provided here?
- 6What is the facility's procedure for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health status during evening or weekend hours?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My mother was a very high risk post op Cardiac Patient when she admitted and they were able to detect on 2 different occasions very subtle changes that prompted them to send her to the hospital. On both occasions my mother could have died within 24 hours had they not acted.”
“The nurses did not check on my family member for at least 6 hours (I know because I was there.) The CNA staff did check on my family member once in 6 hours but no nursing staff. Also, whenever we were visiting daily in the evenings, we noticed many residents at the desk slumped in their wheelchairs.”
“My mother has been in waters 3 months. At first everything was going good. But now it seams that the staff doesn't do their job. Everytime me or one of my sisters go down to see her her meds haven't been given or no shower it's always something.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents who lost too much weight
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Waters of Bristol shows a mixed record with 7 deficiencies across 3 surveys, all corrected by the facility. Infection control problems appeared in two consecutive surveys (2024-2025), suggesting ongoing challenges in this critical area. Fire safety issues with smoke doors and cooking facilities also recurred. While all deficiencies were addressed, the repeat infection control violations warrant attention during your visit.
Aug 26, 2025Routine4
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jun 12, 2024Routine2
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Mar 18, 2020Routine1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Waters of Bristol a Rehabilitation and Nursing
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Infinity Healthcare Consulting
70 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.2/5 · Rank 2 of 69 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Gubin Enterprises Limited Partnership
Owner · Organization
Blisko, Michael
Owner
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
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Official Website
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