Solaris Healthcare Plant City
Scout 95Plant City, FL · 180 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Plant City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,590–$12,410/mo
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The Bristol Care Center
1818 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612 · Hillsborough County
43
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 82% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Tampa
The Bristol Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Tampa, FL, with 266 certified beds and an average of about 219 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.56 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.63 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 56.7%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 11 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $130,689 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.56 hrs/resident/day)
- •$130,689 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Tampa options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 266
- Avg. residents/day
- 219
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 105140
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,590–$12,410/mo (median $10,690) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Tampa prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.56
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.63
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 56.7%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 11
- Federal fines
- 1 ($130,689)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-06-26
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (47 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-05Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
2026-01-05Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
2025-06-26Severity E — potential for harmResident 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.
2025-06-26Severity E — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
2025-06-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-06-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
2025-06-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
2025-06-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-01 | Fine | $130,689 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
1818 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about The Bristol Care Center
How much does The Bristol Care Center cost?
The Bristol Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Tampa, FL area typically runs $9,590–$12,410 per month (median $10,690, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is The Bristol Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates The Bristol Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at The Bristol Care Center?
Staff provide about 3.56 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 56.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at The Bristol Care Center?
The Bristol Care Center has 47 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-26). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does The Bristol Care Center have availability?
Typically 82% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does The Bristol Care Center offer?
The Bristol Care Center in Tampa, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 266 beds.
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