Bell Convalescent Hospital
4900 E. Florence Ave · Bell, CA · 90201 · 3235602045
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $65,637 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
$65,637 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.85 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $93,980 |
Inspection citations (80 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
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.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
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.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
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.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
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.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 23, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 23, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 5, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 5, 2024 | Fine | $65,637 |
| December 5, 2024 | Payment Denial | 34 days |
| February 2, 2024 | Fine | $13,455 |
| November 16, 2023 | Fine | $14,888 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056218 · certified since February 25, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.