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Best Skilled Nursing in Bristol, Connecticut

5 communities found

MyLivingChoice lists 5 skilled nursing communities in Bristol. Families rate them 4 out of 5 on average, across 455 public reviews.

  • 5communities
  • 4average rating, 5 rated
  • 455family reviews read

Best-rated skilled nursing in Bristol

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    Shady Oaks Assisted Living LLC

    5 (85 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

    Families describe Shady Oaks as an assisted living community with a strong reputation for compassionate, hands-on care, especially for residents with serious medical needs and those nearing end of life. Reviewers…

  2. 2

    Village Green Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

    4.5 (136 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units

    Families describe Village Green Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center as a clean, well-run skilled nursing facility with attentive, communicative staff, and several reviewers specifically praised the respiratory care team…

  3. 3

    The Pines at Bristol Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

    4.2 (134 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 132 units

    Reviews of The Pines at Bristol are sharply divided: several families praise attentive nursing staff, strong rehab therapy, and a clean, welcoming environment, while other reviewers describe serious lapses in basic care,…

  4. 4

    Ingraham Manor Nursing Home

    3.4 (41 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 128 units

    Reviews for Ingraham Manor are sharply divided, with some families praising strong communication and long-term care coordination while others describe serious safety and dignity concerns. The community holds a 3.4 out of…

  5. 5

    Civita Care Sheriden Woods

    3.1 (59 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 146 units

    Civita Care Sheriden Woods is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Bristol, CT, rated 3.1 out of 5 based on 59 Google reviews. Recent reviews are sharply mixed: several describe long waits for basic care like…

What families say about skilled nursing in Bristol

Counted across the review summaries of 5 Bristol communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 100%
  • Cleanliness 60%
  • Medical and nursing care 60%
  • Activities and social life 40%
  • Communication with families 40%

Concerns raised

  • Communication with families 60%
  • Staff attitude 40%
  • Activities and social life 40%
  • Medical and nursing care 40%

“Over the top AMAZING place for my Dad!!! Loved everyone there and Tyson was phenomenal to work with. He even attended my dad’s funeral. So heartwarming ❤️. Ty Shady Oaks for EVERYTHING! Highly recommended!”

Skilled Nursing in Bristol: the figures

  • •4 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.3 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
  • •Most common amenities: private bathroom (5), medication management (5), on-site nurse (rn) (5), emergency call system (5), gathering / activity spaces (5), housekeeping (5).

Skilled Nursing near Bristol

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

CityCommunitiesRating
Plainville3.3 mi54.3 / 5
Farmington6 mi194.4 / 5
New Britain7.3 mi184.1 / 5
Avon9.7 mi154.5 / 5
Waterbury10.2 mi144 / 5
Newington10.5 mi154.4 / 5
West Hartford11.4 mi204.5 / 5
Cheshire12 mi104.2 / 5

All of Connecticut: Skilled Nursing in Connecticut. Closer to home? Compare skilled nursing near you, sorted by distance.

About these figures

Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 5 communities listed in Bristol, 455 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.

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Skilled Nursing in Bristol: Common Questions

How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Bristol, Connecticut?

MyLivingChoice lists 5 skilled nursing long term care communities in Bristol, Connecticut, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Bristol are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Shady Oaks Assisted Living LLC (5★, 85 ratings), Village Green Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center (4.5★, 136 ratings), The Pines at Bristol Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (4.2★, 134 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Bristol?

Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Bristol has at-home care (9 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), assisted living (2 communities), home health (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Bristol?

Families rate Bristol skilled nursing long term care communities 4 out of 5 on average, across 455 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Bristol skilled nursing long term care communities?

Across the review summaries of 5 Bristol communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), cleanliness (mentioned for 60%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 60%). The most common concerns are communication with families (60%), staff attitude (40%), activities and social life (40%).

How do Bristol nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?

4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Bristol carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.3 out of 5. 1 is rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.