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Bell Minor Home, The
2200 Old Hamilton Place Ne, Gainesville, GA 30507
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 Minor Home, The, in Gainesville, Georgia, is certified for 104 beds under for-profit, partnership ownership and belongs to the Wellington Health Care Services chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 21, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 29.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $75K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 82.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Hall Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 31 | 16 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 29.8 | 16.7 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 82.1% | 48.5% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $74,979 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 356 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: Georgia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 6 May 2026, 30 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: J ×4 H ×1 D ×17 E ×3 F ×6
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)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2026 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | H | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0848 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | 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 | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | 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 | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 31 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. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2025 | Fine | $70,421 | |
| 6 Feb 2024 | Fine | $4,558 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 82.1%, RNs 100.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Georgia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.3% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 7.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.5% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.8% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.6% | 18.4% | 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, partnership. Legal business name: Hamilton Mill Associates Lp. Chain: Wellington Health Care Services (14 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Healthcare Services LP | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/29/2008 |
| Andwell Investments, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/10/2012 |
| Elkins Road Associates LLC | General partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/31/2007 |
| Wellington Healthcare Services LP | General partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/31/2007 |
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 Hall County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrooke Court At Lanier Village Estates | Gainesville | 48 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 16.7 | — | 21 Sep 2025 |
| New Horizons Limestone | Gainesville | 142 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 7.7 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Pruitthealth - Limestone | Gainesville | 104 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 15.4 | — | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Crossroads of Flowery Branch of Journey LLC, The | Flowery Branch | 100 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | — | 16 Jan 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Hall County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bell Minor Home, The been cited for?
31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Bell Minor Home, The been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $75K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bell Minor Home, The compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bell Minor Home, The?
It is part of the Wellington Health Care Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, partnership. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Wellington Healthcare Services LP and Andwell Investments, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bell Minor Home, The last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 6 May 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.