All citations for Bell Convalescent Hospital

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

January 23, 2026

Showing 1 to 20 of 20 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2023).

  20. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.