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Bell Trace Health and Living Center
725 Bell Trace Circle, Bloomington, IN 47408
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 Trace Health and Living Center, in Bloomington, Indiana, is certified for 90 beds under government, county ownership and belongs to the Cardon & Associates chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 4 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 4, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 4.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 55.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Monroe Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 4 | 10 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 4.4 | 13.7 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.3% | 46.4% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 507 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: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 Nov 2025, 13 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: D ×3 E ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 55.3%, RNs 43.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.0% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.5% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.7% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.4% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.3% | 11.4% | 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: government, county. Legal business name: Riverview Hospital. Chain: Cardon & Associates (19 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2017 |
| Cardon and Associates Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/23/2013 |
| Cardon Management Company LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2011 |
| Moore Operating Group Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/18/2020 |
| Ankura Consulting Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2022 |
| Bell Trace H&L LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2003 |
| Bradley & Associates Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Cardon and Associates Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2025 |
| Cardon Management Company LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2025 |
| Cole Marketing Communications Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2015 |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| Healthdrive Podiatry Group Pa | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2019 |
| Heart of Cardon LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/06/2007 |
| Jeffrey L Morer Od Pc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2019 |
| Lacy Beyl & Company Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2015 |
| Lifespan Therapy LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/25/2007 |
| Mobile Audiology Associates Pc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2019 |
| Proactive Clinical Partners | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| Respiratory Partners Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2019 |
| Third Eye Health Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/04/2022 |
| Vohra Wound Physicians of the West Pc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/16/2020 |
| Vox Global LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2019 |
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 Monroe County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearthstone Health Campus | Bloomington | 64 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 15.6 | — | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Stonecroft Health Campus | Bloomington | 70 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5.7 | — | 20 May 2025 |
| Majestic Care of Bloomington | Bloomington | 158 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 5.1 | — | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Aperion Care Monroe | Bloomington | 38 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 65.8 | — | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Bloomington Care Center | Bloomington | 153 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 13.7 | $9K | 14 May 2026 |
| Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center | Ellettsville | 74 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 33.8 | — | 10 Apr 2026 |
All 7 facilities in Monroe County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bell Trace Health and Living Center been cited for?
4 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Bell Trace Health and Living Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bell Trace Health and Living Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bell Trace Health and Living Center?
It is part of the Cardon & Associates chain. Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Riverview Hospital, Cardon and Associates Inc and Cardon Management Company LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bell Trace Health and Living Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 Sep 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Nov 2025.
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.