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Countryside Manor of Bristol

Assisted Living in Bristol

1660 Stafford Ave, Bristol, CT 06010 View map

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Countryside Manor of Bristol accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Countryside Manor of Bristol accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Countryside Manor of Bristol

Countryside Manor of Bristol offers the highest quality of senior living care. Athena Health Care Systems proudly manages this assisted living community. It is focused on their continuum of care philosophy, ensuring residents can breathe easily, knowing they will not have to move as their care needs change. Countryside Manor is designed to provide all residents with a compassionate, safe, and dignified environment for seniors in hospice, rehabilitation, and memory care living.

With spacious private and semi-private rooms, a large dining area, comfortable lounges, a beautiful outdoor landscape, and top-notch healthcare, this community is committed to improving the quality of life of its residents.

(860) 583-8483

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

88.5%

117 days

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

70% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 27 days

Medicaid

7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$21.4M

Operating loss

-$1.5M

Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.

Home revenue

$21.4M

Operating loss

-$1.5M

Payroll costs

$6.7M

31.4% of revenue

Other operating costs

$16.1M

Total costs $22.8M

Walk Score: 13 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

CMS Certification Number75415

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-storey

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Countryside Manor of Bristol

Assisted Living Nursing Home Home Care Hospice Care

Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

Age 65+

General Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).

Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home care (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Meals Respite (up to 14 days/year)

Statewide Respite Care Program

CT Respite Care

Age —

General Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $40,000 individual

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits

In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day)

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Age 62+

General Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.

Income Limits (2025) ~$41,000/year individual, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Not specified; focus is income-based.

Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Benefits

Personal care (3-5 hours/day) Meals ($5-$7/meal) Housekeeping Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.

Asset Limits None since 2023 policy change.

Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

Benefits

Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20% of services)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+

General unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL, individual

Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).

Benefits

Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

4.9 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Bristol's city center to Countryside Manor of Bristol's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 6.16 miles to nearest hospital (Hospital for Special Care)

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Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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The Pines at Bristol Center for Health and Rehabilitation	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Bristol (Federal Hill)	132	Yes	68	Private Rooms	12	93.9%	-	23	21	0.9
Village Green of Bristol Rehabilitation and Health Center	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Bristol (Forestville)	95	Yes	44	Private Rooms	1	80.0%	-	2	0	0.0
Countryside Manor of Bristol	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Bristol	90	Yes	13	Private Rooms	-	88.5%	A+	0	0	-
KindCare Assisted Living at Bristol	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Bristol	-	No	75	Private Rooms	2	-	-	5	2	0.4
Shady Oaks Assisted Living	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Bristol (Stevens Street)	-	Yes	15	Private Rooms	17	-	A+	5	5	1.0

The Pines at Bristol Center for Health and Rehabilitation

Type of care: AL HC MC NH

Community:Location: Bristol (Federal Hill)

Bed Count: 132

Pets Allowed: Yes

Bed Options: Private Rooms

Village Green of Bristol Rehabilitation and Health Center

Type of care: AL HC MC NH

Community:Location: Bristol (Forestville)

Bed Count: 95

Pets Allowed: Yes

Bed Options: Private Rooms

Countryside Manor of Bristol

Type of care: AL HC HC NH

Community:Location: Bristol

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: Yes

Bed Options: Private Rooms

KindCare Assisted Living at Bristol

Type of care: AL MC

Community:Location: Bristol

Pets Allowed: No

Bed Options: Suite

Shady Oaks Assisted Living

Type of care: AL

Community:Location: Bristol (Stevens Street)

Pets Allowed: Yes

Bed Options: Private Rooms

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Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Countryside Manor of Bristol based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 88.5% ↓ 1.9pp vs 2022

Net Income -$1.5M ↓ ~$737.5K vs 2022

Total Payroll $8.5M ↓ ~$36.2K vs 2022

Profit Margin -7.0% ↓ 3.5pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	17.6%	95.1%	95.1%	93.7%	97.4%	96.6%	94.9%	95.9%	96.0%	75.2%	84.0%	90.4%	88.5%
Beds	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90
Net Income	-$6,958	-$339,807	-$360,208	-$594,751	-$635,185	-$1,350,071	-$1,068,141	-$1,166,571	-$810,688	-$1,655,755	-$1,183,343	-$734,171	-$1,471,656
Gross Revenue	$12,447,882	$12,827,296	$14,063,943	$14,539,162	$15,756,189	$15,942,999	$16,485,002	$17,616,472	$18,944,159	$16,594,834	$18,242,590	$20,924,160	$21,159,370
Operating Expenses	$8,377,639	$8,677,566	$9,543,301	$9,747,189	$9,869,956	$10,188,132	$10,064,714	$9,842,943	$10,352,571	$10,510,934	$10,925,758	$12,020,567	$12,270,563
Net Patient Revenue	$8,352,171	$8,335,031	$9,185,814	$9,097,813	$9,225,461	$8,699,212	$8,931,682	$8,656,624	$9,495,066	$8,811,897	$9,715,119	$11,179,507	$10,595,260
Total Payroll	$5,379,585	$5,635,258	$6,120,272	$6,332,934	$6,459,004	$6,877,285	$6,821,909	$6,688,799	$7,070,678	$7,442,310	$7,621,392	$8,533,534	$8,497,348
Profit Margin %	-0.1%	-2.7%	-2.6%	-4.1%	-4.0%	-8.5%	-6.5%	-6.6%	-4.3%	-10.0%	-6.5%	-3.5%	-7.0%
Medicare %	46.0%	11.5%	12.8%	9.8%	5.9%	4.7%	6.4%	4.3%	7.1%	8.1%	18.3%	7.4%	6.5%
Medicaid %	0.0%	78.7%	73.9%	75.9%	79.3%	86.8%	82.9%	86.6%	77.8%	75.7%	72.0%	73.7%	76.7%
Private %	54.0%	9.8%	13.3%	14.3%	14.9%	8.5%	10.7%	9.2%	15.1%	16.2%	9.7%	18.9%	16.8%
Revenue/Day	$1,446	$266	$294	$296	$288	$273	$287	$275	$301	$356	$352	$376	$364
Cost/Day	$1,450	$277	$305	$317	$308	$320	$323	$312	$328	$424	$396	$405	$422
Avg Length of Stay	144.5 days	167.4 days	165.4 days	248.2 days	293.6 days	200.1 days	130.4 days	127.1 days	162.6 days	109.6 days	100.0 days	97.1 days	117.2 days

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