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Bristol At Tampa Rehab And Nursing Center

Bristol At Tampa Rehab And Nursing Center is a nursing home community in Tampa, FL.

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1818 East Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612

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3.2 from 100 reviews
5 stars
46
4 stars
9
3 stars
2
2 stars
4
1 stars
39

Overall Review of Bristol At Tampa Rehab And Nursing Center

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Getting through by phone is hard

Residents and families describe repeated trouble reaching staff by phone.

Multiple reviewers report that calls go unanswered, get hung up on, or remain on hold for long periods. Others say they only reach recordings or a process that does not lead to a real callback. A few reviews also describe being unable to locate a loved one by phone, adding stress during urgent situations.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Nursing care is inconsistent

Several reviews describe problems with supervision and timely responses.

While some reviewers praise individual nurses, other residents and family members describe safety and care breakdowns. Complaints include alarms going off for long periods, difficulty getting help with basic needs, and delays responding during emergencies. A few reviews also mention concerns about medications and follow-through on physician directions.

common 6 reviews mention this

Food gets mixed reactions

Dining is a frequent topic, with both strong praise and serious complaints.

Some reviewers say the meals are delicious or great, and a few mention dining services being helpful. At the same time, other reviews describe meals as inadequate or alarming, including complaints about late dinners and dissatisfaction with specific dishes. This gives dining a noticeably uneven reputation across reviews.

common 4 reviews mention this

Therapy and social services stand out

Therapy and social services are described as supportive by multiple reviewers.

Several reviews highlight physical, occupational, or therapy help as a positive part of the stay. Social services is also mentioned positively in multiple places, including reviews that describe smoother support and good communication around planning. One reviewer also describes an admissions experience that helped make the transition feel easier.

common 8 reviews mention this

Staff helpfulness varies by experience

Many reviewers say staff are caring and responsive, often naming specific people.

A number of positive reviews describe friendly, kind, and attentive staff and mention caregivers who helped residents with comfort and needs. Some reviews also describe specific interactions with nurses, aides, activity staff, and administration that improved the day-to-day experience. Other reviews are far more critical, but the overall pattern is that staff responsiveness can depend on the shift and individual team members.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 266 resident community capacity 266 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Tampa International (9 miles away) Tampa International (9 miles away)
  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (19 miles away) St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (19 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (1.2 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)
  • King State (6.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Florida Hospital Tampa (0.9 miles)
  • AdventHealth Tampa (1 miles)
  • H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center (1.2 miles)
  • Florida Hospital Carrollwood (5.6 miles)
  • St Joseph's Hospital (5.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (1.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.1 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (1.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.3 miles)
  • Acropolis Greek Taverna (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.9 miles)

Physicians

  • University Diagnostic Institute (1.4 miles)
  • Ambulatory Surgery Center - Tampa (1.7 miles)
  • ForCare Medical Center (2 miles)
  • Moffitt McKinley Outpatient Center (2 miles)
  • Children's Health Center (2.9 miles)
  • Innovision Eyecare & Eyeware (3.6 miles)
  • Tampa Bay Bone & Joint Center (4 miles)

Transportation

  • Stanleyville Train Station (2.5 miles)
  • Nairobi Train Station (2.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Paul Catholic Church (4 miles)
  • Idlewild Baptist Church (5.3 miles)
  • Grace Family Church (5.6 miles)
  • Vishnu Mandir (6.3 miles)

Parks

  • Nye Park (5.1 miles)
  • Carrollwood Village Park (5.4 miles)
  • Rivercrest Park (5.9 miles)
  • Grant Park (6.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Highwoods 2 (5.9 miles)
  • AMC Veterans 24 (6.8 miles)

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