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Bell Convalescent Hospital
4900 E. Florence Ave, Bell, CA 90201
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Bell Convalescent Hospital, in Bell, California, is certified for 99 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 81 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (25, 22, 34 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 81.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $94K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 33.7%.
81health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles3 at actual harm or worse
$94Kfines listed by CMS4 penalties in period
3.9nurse hours per resident per daystate median 4.2
93%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)92 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Los Angeles Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 81 | 61 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 81.8 | 69.1 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.7% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $93,980 | $12,831 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (369 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Jan 2026, 5 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×50 E ×20 F ×8
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0803 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0675 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0688 | Provide 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Dec 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | F | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0578 | Honor 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. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0758 | Implement 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. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 7 May 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 2 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 2 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | E | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0693 | Ensure 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0693 | Ensure 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2024 | Payment denial | — | 34 days |
| 5 Dec 2024 | Fine | $65,637 | |
| 2 Feb 2024 | Fine | $13,455 | |
| 16 Nov 2023 | Fine | $14,888 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 33.7%, RNs 14.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.9% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.6% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.3% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: P & J Hospital, Inc..
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Los Angeles County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital | Los Angeles | 121 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 34.7 | $9K | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital | Los Angeles | 210 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 16.7 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Angels Nursing Health Center | Los Angeles | 49 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 75.5 | $72K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Ararat Post Acute | Glendale | 28 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 107.1 | $42K | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Atherton Baptist Home | Alhambra | 113 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 24.8 | — | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Atlantic Memorial Healthcare Center | Long Beach | 104 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 24.0 | — | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Beachside Post Acute | Torrance | 110 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 28.2 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Beacon Healthcare Center | West Covina | 54 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 59.3 | — | 14 May 2026 |
All 369 facilities in Los Angeles County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bell Convalescent Hospital been cited for?
81 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Bell Convalescent Hospital been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $94K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Bell Convalescent Hospital compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bell Convalescent Hospital?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bell Convalescent Hospital last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.