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Bell Convalescent Hospital
4900 E. Florence Ave · Bell, CA 90201 · 99 certified beds
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About Bell Convalescent Hospital
Bell Convalescent Hospital is a nursing home in Bell, California. Its capacity is 99 beds, above the Los Angeles County median of 98 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 80 citations, the most recent on January 23, 2026. CMS also lists 4 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.91 hours per resident per day. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (80)
Records from August 2023 to January 2026.
December 5, 2024
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2024.
December 5, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2024.
December 5, 2024
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
December 5, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 6, 2025.
September 27, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2024.
September 27, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2024.
July 11, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 12, 2024.
July 11, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 12, 2024.
July 11, 2024
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 12, 2024.
July 11, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 12, 2024.
May 7, 2024
Tag F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 24, 2024.
February 2, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected February 9, 2024.
February 2, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 9, 2024.
December 12, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 13, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected December 12, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 12, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 12, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 12, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 12, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 12, 2023.
Penalties (4)
Total fines: $93,980
December 5, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting January 3, 2025, lasting 34 days (triggered by inspection on December 5, 2024).
December 5, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $65,637 against this nursing home on December 5, 2024.
February 2, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,455 against this nursing home on February 2, 2024.
November 16, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,888 against this nursing home on November 16, 2023.
Staffing
3.91 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.85 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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