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Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
213 Herndon Drive, Bells, TN 38006
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.
Certified for 120 beds, Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center serves Bells in Crockett County, Tennessee and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2002.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Tennessee median; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 2 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 5, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 10.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 12.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Tennessee median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 57.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Crockett Co. median | Tennessee median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 17 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.8 | 14.0 | 12.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 5.0 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 57.4% | 57.4% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $12,542 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 303 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: Tennessee average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 Aug 2025, 21 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: D ×11 E ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Mar 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Mar 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Mar 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Mar 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
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 Tennessee average. Turnover: nursing staff 57.4%, RNs 75.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Tennessee median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 27.6% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 4.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.7% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 29.8% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.0% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 29.0% | 15.6% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Bells Nursing Home Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bells Holding Inc | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/1995 |
| Bells Holding Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2023 |
| Bells Holding Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/1995 |
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 Crockett County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Alamo | 121 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 14.0 | $13K | 11 Mar 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Crockett County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Tennessee median is 13 per facility.
Has Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Tennessee median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bells Holding Inc and Bells Holding Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Aug 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.