Waters Of Bristol A Rehabilitation And Nursing
Blountville, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445530) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (423) 274-6191 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Waters Of Bristol A Rehabilitation And Nursing has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Waters Of Bristol A Rehabilitation And Nursing reports total nurse staffing of about 3.01 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 32.4%. CMS assigns this facility a 1-star staffing rating.
Waters Of Bristol A Rehabilitation And Nursing has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Waters Of Bristol A Rehabilitation And Nursing is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Blountville, Sullivan County, Tennessee. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 112.4 residents. It operates under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure and has held Medicare/Medicaid certification since March 6, 2018.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility carries an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are mixed: a 5-star health inspection rating, a 3-star quality measure rating, and a 1-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.00690 per resident per day, including 0.34481 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.4%. These staffing figures underlie the facility's 1-star staffing rating.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the available data.
Waters Of Bristol is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain, which operates 69 facilities nationally with a chain-wide average rating of 2.0 stars. CMS data indicate no ownership change in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a 4-star overall rating from CMS, which is above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.01 hours per resident per day, with 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 32.4%; CMS rates staffing at 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is noted for this facility in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 112.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain, which includes 69 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 6, 2018.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (4 stars), health inspections (5 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (1 star), each reflecting a different aspect of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 4232746191 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4232746191 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445530?state=TN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.