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 76 to 99 of 99 citations

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

    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

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

    Health citation F-0825, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 5, 2024).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2024).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2024).

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

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2024).

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

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

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

    Health citation F-0676, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2024).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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

    The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

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

    Health citation F-0574, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

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

    Health citation F-0577, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

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

    Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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

    Ensure 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.

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

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

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

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0790, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

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

    Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

  23. 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).

  24. 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.