Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
213 Herndon Drive · Bells, TN · 38006 · 7316632335
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023
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 March 17, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445463 · certified since October 1, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.