Acute Care Hospitals · Government - Hospital District or Authority
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center
- One Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620
- (423) 844-1121
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 and worse on 0.
Healthcare-Associated Infections
lower is better · 36 measures reported
Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.698 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 2.190 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 9152 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 9.317 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 12 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 1.288 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.186 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.955 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 10731 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 13.066 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 6 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.459 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.188 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.012 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 160 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 4.059 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.739 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 33 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.305 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 1 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.374 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.261 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 78298 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 4.902 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 5 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.020 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.250 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.693 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 77295 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 34.913 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 15 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.430 | Better than national |
Complications & Deaths
lower is better · 20 measures reported
Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 3.8 | Same as national | 72 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.7 | Same as national | 1385 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 13.6 | Same as national | 174 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 3.9 | Same as national | 94 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 11.6 | Same as national | 107 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 14.3 | Same as national | 379 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 21.9 | Worse than national | 430 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.2 | Same as national | 203 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.17 | Same as national | 4811 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 190.12 | Same as national | 59 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.17 | Same as national | 5795 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.26 | Same as national | 6016 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.27 | Same as national | 1086 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.34 | Same as national | 381 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 8.56 | Same as national | 369 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.97 | Same as national | 1148 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.04 | Same as national | 345 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.59 | Same as national | 275 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.84 | Same as national | 1052 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.79 | Same as national | — |
Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions
lower is better · 14 measures reported
How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 8.9 | Not available | 179 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 38.7 | Not available | 420 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 26 | Not available | 426 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.8 | Same as national | 2289 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.1 | Same as national | 104 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | — | Not available | — |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as national | 321 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.3 | Same as national | 179 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 9.9 | Same as national | 88 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.6 | Same as national | 117 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 22.5 | Same as national | 420 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.3 | Same as national | 66 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.4 | Same as national | 426 |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
higher is better · 9 measures reported
What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 | 1422 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 1422 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 1422 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 1422 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 2 | 1422 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 1422 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 | 1422 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 2 | 1422 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 1422 |
Timely & Effective Care
higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported
How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | high | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia | 10 | 23281 |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | 1 | 4581 |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | 0 | 9731 |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 97 | 3486 |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 198 | 368 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 192 | 353 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 428 | 11 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | — | — |
| Left before being seen | 1 | 48242 |
| Head CT results | 92 | 13 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 68 | 28 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 15 | 4509 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 53 | 122 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 53 | 34 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 67 | 12 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 78 | 122 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 85 | 68 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | — | — |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center rated?
- Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center located?
- Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center is located at One Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620.
- What type of hospital is Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center?
- Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Government - Hospital District or Authority).
Compare with nearby hospitals
- Compare side-by-side →Not rated overall
Memphis, TN
- Compare side-by-side →Not rated overall
Tazewell, TN
- Compare side-by-side →Not rated overall
Oneida, TN
- Compare side-by-side →Not rated overall
Smithville, TN
Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.