Bell Convalescent Hospital
Bell, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056218) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $93,980 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (323) 560-2045 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bell Convalescent Hospital has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below California's state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Bell Convalescent Hospital reports total nurse staffing of about 3.89 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse hours at 0.39 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 33.7%, and its CMS staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $93,980.00 for Bell Convalescent Hospital, along with 1 payment denial on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Bell Convalescent Hospital is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Bell, Los Angeles County, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been certified since February 25, 1970, with 99 certified beds and an average of 92.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bell Convalescent Hospital holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. In contrast, its quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.89 per resident per day, with registered nurse hours at 0.39 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.7%.
On penalties: CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $93,980.00, and 1 payment denial has been recorded for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
Families should review the current inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date details. Data reflected here is sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bell Convalescent Hospital has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.89 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.39 per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 33.7%. Its staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $93,980.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bell Convalescent Hospital has 99 certified beds with an average of 92.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 25, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at (323) 560-2045 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by the provided data; please contact the facility at (323) 560-2045 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056218?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.