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Facility profile · CCN 056218

Bell Convalescent Hospital

84 federal citations on record , and 4 federal enforcement actions totaling $93,980.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
84
Total citations
80
Last 3 years
3
Actual harm+
4
Federal penalties
$93,980
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care26 Care Planning11 Infection Control11 Resident Rights9 Medication & Pharmacy9

Most common F-tags at this facility

F88010 F6564 F6583 F6843 F8123

Citation history

84 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 23, 2026F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.DStandard
Jan 23, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Jan 23, 2026F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Jan 23, 2026F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.FStandard
Jan 23, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Jan 23, 2026F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.EStandard
Jan 23, 2026F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.EStandard
Jan 23, 2026F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.EStandard
Jan 23, 2026F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard
Jan 23, 2026F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EStandard
Jan 23, 2026F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.DStandard
Jan 23, 2026F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Jan 23, 2026F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Jan 23, 2026F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Jan 23, 2026F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard
Jan 23, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Jan 23, 2026F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Jan 23, 2026F675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.DStandard
Jan 23, 2026F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Jan 23, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Jan 23, 2026F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Jan 23, 2026F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.DStandard
Jan 23, 2026F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DStandard
Dec 29, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint
Dec 5, 2024F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.FStandard
Dec 5, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Dec 5, 2024F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.DStandard
Dec 5, 2024F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.FStandard
Dec 5, 2024F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.DStandard
Dec 5, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Dec 5, 2024F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Dec 5, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.FStandard
Dec 5, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Dec 5, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Dec 5, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GStandard
Dec 5, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Dec 5, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Dec 5, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Dec 5, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Dec 5, 2024F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
Dec 5, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard
Dec 5, 2024F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.DStandard
Dec 5, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
Dec 5, 2024F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DStandard
Sep 27, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Sep 27, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint
Jul 11, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FComplaint
Jul 11, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
Jul 11, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint
Jul 11, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
May 7, 2024F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DComplaint
Feb 2, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Feb 2, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Dec 12, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Nov 16, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Nov 16, 2023F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.EStandard
Nov 16, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Nov 16, 2023F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.EStandard
Nov 16, 2023F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EStandard
Nov 16, 2023F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard
Nov 16, 2023F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EStandard
Nov 16, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GStandard
Nov 16, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Nov 16, 2023F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.DStandard
Nov 16, 2023F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.EStandard
Nov 16, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EStandard
Oct 6, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Aug 24, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Aug 24, 2023F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DComplaint
Apr 10, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Mar 31, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Mar 15, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Mar 3, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E—

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 4 enforcement actions against this facility, including 3 civil money penalties totaling $93,980 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 34 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Dec 5, 2024Fine$65,637—
Dec 5, 2024Payment Denial—Jan 3, 2025 · 34 days
Feb 2, 2024Fine$13,455—
Nov 16, 2023Fine$14,888—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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