Bristol Manor

    510 Kensington Park, Jefferson City, MO 65109
    • Assisted Living

    Family-run, clean, caring, great value

    I toured this smaller, family-run place and am very pleased - clean, sunny common areas and inviting rooms with ample outdoor seating, a great gym and library. Staff are friendly and always helpful, meds are handled reliably, the new administrator has been wonderful, my mom is happy, and they serve hot cooked meals with a good variety of activities and flexible/no long-term commitments - solid value.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    2.83·(12)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.3
    • Staff

      3.1
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      3.3
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, family-style staff
    • Family-run organizational atmosphere
    • Clean, sunny common areas
    • Ample outdoor seating and grounds
    • Broad activity program with adaptable offerings
    • Opportunities for resident-suggested activities
    • On-site fitness center with diverse equipment
    • Extensive on-site library
    • Clean, inviting resident rooms
    • Regular housekeeping (weekly room cleaning)
    • Hot, cooked meals served three times daily
    • Medication distribution services
    • Smaller, intimate community setting
    • Flexible admission terms without long-term commitment
    • Affordable pricing and perceived good value

    Cons

    • Leadership turnover and inconsistent administration
    • Inconsistent staff responsiveness for personal care
    • Variable staff professionalism and communication
    • Variable housekeeping and occasional odor concerns
    • Variable meal quality and limited menu transparency
    • Unreliable ancillary services such as laundry
    • Inconsistent activity delivery despite available programs
    • Delays implementing safety and mobility adaptations
    • Inadequate mobility-friendly dining furniture

    Summary of reviews

    The facility presents a mix of clear strengths and operational inconsistencies. On the positive side, families describe a warm, family-run atmosphere with friendly staff and a smaller-community feel. Common areas are frequently described as clean and sunny, with ample outdoor seating and pleasant indoor amenities such as a large gym and an extensive library. Resident rooms are characterized as inviting, and regular housekeeping is part of the offering. The community markets itself as affordable with flexible admission terms and a standard three-meal schedule featuring home-cooked hot meals and medication distribution services.

    Activity offerings are a notable strength: reviewers mention a broad variety of programs and opportunities for residents to suggest activities. For families seeking social connection, multiple accounts indicate residents can settle in and form friendships. The intimate size of the facility appears to suit people who prefer smaller communities and a family-like environment rather than a large institutional setting.

    Despite these positives, several operational weaknesses recur. Leadership turnover and periods of unclear administration have contributed to inconsistent communication and occasional awkward transitions. Staffing reliability is uneven: while staff presence is often available, there are repeated accounts of delayed or insufficient assistance with personal care tasks and examples of staff forgetfulness or lapses in professional tone. These patterns translate into concerns about responsiveness and the consistency of everyday care.

    Service-level issues extend to ancillary areas. Housekeeping quality and odor control are described as variable, and laundry services have not consistently met family expectations. Food quality is generally adequate, but some families note variability in meal offerings and difficulty accessing a clear menu. Promised environmental or safety modifications — for example, mobility aids or grab bars — have been delayed or incompletely implemented in some cases, and dining furniture may not always accommodate residents with mobility needs. Taken together, the pattern suggests a community with many attractive features and potential for a good fit for some residents, but with operational gaps that families should clarify before committing: current leadership stability, staffing ratios and schedules for personal care, exact scope and consistency of laundry and meal services, and timelines for any required safety adaptations.

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    Location

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    Bristol Manor is located at 510 Kensington Park, Jefferson City, MO, 65109.

    About Bristol Manor

    Bristol Manor sits in Jefferson City, Missouri, within Kensington Park, and has served seniors here for over 25 years with a community that's private and calm, giving people a view of well-kept greenery, shrubs, flowers, and plenty of places to sit outside. Residents can choose from several room types, like studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and semi-private layouts-some even come with private baths-and all are part of housing that's pet-friendly, which helps some residents feel more at home. The place has a gym for exercise, a library for book lovers, and both indoor and outdoor areas where residents can gather or join in social activities like gardening, book clubs, and game nights, and the staff like to plan outings to help people stay active. There are devotional services, too, for those who want them, and transportation is available for an extra charge, which is handy since there's a bus line nearby, making it easier to get around, and resident parking is available for those who still drive.

    Meals are cooked fresh here, with a menu that gives people several quality food choices, and staff provide housekeeping and laundry, so residents don't need to worry about chores, and there's always support available since staff are present and awake around the clock. Nurses visit, doctors are on call, and the team includes certified staff who help with medications, even insulin injections and sliding scale therapy for folks with diabetes, and they'll help with transferring from a bed to a wheelchair if needed, or just assist with bathing, dressing, and other daily activities as someone's needs change. The facility's tailored care covers independent living for those who want more freedom, assisted living for those needing a hand with everyday things, short-term and long-term stays, hospice, rehabilitation, and even specific memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, with extra safety in place to lessen confusion and wandering in the memory care area, and adult day services for families needing occasional help.

    Bristol Manor encourages a family-like feel, as plenty of visitors and residents say the staff are friendly and positive, making it easier for new people to settle in and join social, recreational, or spiritual activities, no matter their interests. There's a dedication here to growing resident satisfaction by giving people choices about how to live while making sure rights and independence are respected, and staff under a live-in administrator are always ready to help with the care needed for the moment. Fees are separated out by service, like a community fee, different levels of care, second-person fees, respite care, buy-in, and more, and they accept private pay, social security, and veteran's benefits, so financial planning help from the administrator might be useful for some. Visiting podiatrists, physical, speech, and occupational therapists stop by regularly, and the support keeps up whether someone's here for a short or longer stay.

    There are common spaces to support gathering for meals and hobbies, and the place stays lively thanks to a schedule full of educational activities, games, and quiet time in the library or outdoors. Residents can keep pets, enjoy their time outside with the flowers and shrubs, or just live as independently as they're able, with a clear structure for getting more help when needed. Bristol Manor holds its aim to keep things safe, simple, and comfortable for seniors at different stages of life, where everyone gets a plan suited for their needs, and the staff are ready to help every day and night.

    People often ask...

    Bristol Manor offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $1,887 per month.

    Bristol Manor offers assisted living, board and care, and continuing care retirement community.

    There are 2 photos of Bristol Manor on Mirador.

    Yes, Bristol Manor allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 510 Kensington Park, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

    No, Bristol Manor does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Missouri, the Department of Health & Senior Services licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities through state licensure surveys, complaint investigations, and fire-safety reviews.

    License numbercole-jefferson-city-bristol-manor-of-jefferson-city
    Facility typeResidential Care Facility I
    Capacity12 residents
    LicenseeBRISTOL CARE, INC

    Inspection Reports

    12

    Reports

    15

    Citations

    5

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    02 Aug 2024Complaint
    Found that emergency discharge notices were not provided promptly, residents were not informed of expedited hearing rights, and the ombudsman was not notified when no authorized representative was known.
    25 Jun 2024Licensure
    Found no deficiencies.
    05 Sept 2023Complaint
    Found deficiencies requiring 24-hour protective oversight and the development of policies prohibiting mistreatment, neglect, abuse, and misappropriation, including mandatory reporting.
    07 Jun 2023Licensure
    Found no deficiencies.
    09 Jan 2023Licensure
    Found no deficiencies related to fire safety.
    02 Nov 2021Complaint
    Found deficiencies related to tuberculosis screening, medication regimen reviews, and resident records. Also noted deficiencies around monthly/regular reviews of resident conditions, daily medication administration records, and documentation of personal belongings.
    • 19 CSR 20-20.100
    24 May 2021Licensure
    Found no deficiencies in fire safety.
    06 Jan 2020Licensure
    Investigated a second visit and found no state licensure deficiencies.
    23 Dec 2019Complaint
    Found no licensure deficiencies cited after a second inspection and complaint investigation.
    08 Aug 2019Licensure
    Cited deficiencies related to medication orders, food protection, and personal possessions policies.
    01 Apr 2019Licensure
    Identified deficiencies in fire drills and wastebasket standards. Indicated violations of safety and sanitation requirements.
    15 Mar 2019Complaint
    Found failures to protect food from contamination and to keep potentially hazardous food at required temperatures.

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