Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
213 Herndon Drive, Bells, TN 38006
Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Bells, Tennessee. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionAugust 6, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Health citations since June 21, 202415 (Tennessee average 14)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on August 6, 2026
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2026.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2026.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2026.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2026.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0600 from the health inspection on August 14, 2025.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Health inspection on August 14, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.1 to 4.2 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on June 21, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2024.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2024.
Citation F0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on June 21, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.
Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2024.
Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2024.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 1 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (731) 663-2335
- Last standard health inspection
- August 6, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 87.8
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Legal business name
- Bells Nursing Home INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Tennessee average (15 vs 14).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BELLS HOLDING INCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/29/1995
- MANN, JOYIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/01/2023
- BELLS HOLDING INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/14/2023
- MCBRIDE, DAVIDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/14/2023
- RHEAR, RAYMONDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/02/1993
Questions
When was Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists August 6, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 15 health citations since June 21, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.