Bell Minor Home, The
Gainesville, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115020) · 104 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $74,979
Phone: (770) 532-2066 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Bell Minor Home has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is also 1 star.
The Bell Minor Home reports 3.13 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 star. CMS also reports a high nursing staff turnover rate of 82.1%.
CMS records show The Bell Minor Home has 2 federal fines totaling $74,979.00 and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is noted in the available data.
About this facility
The Bell Minor Home is a for-profit (partnership) nursing home in Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia, certified for 104 beds with an average daily census of 100.6 residents. The facility has accepted both Medicare and Medicaid since its first CMS approval in 1967.
CMS Care Compare gives this facility an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Component ratings are also low: health inspections rate 1 star, quality measures rate 2 stars, and staffing rates 1 star.
Nurse staffing totals 3.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, and CMS reports nursing staff turnover of 82.1%, which is high.
CMS's penalty record shows 2 federal fines totaling $74,979.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is present in the data reviewed for this facility.
The Bell Minor Home is part of the Wellington Health Care Services chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9 stars across the chain. There is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Bell Minor Home has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, The Bell Minor Home accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.28 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 star and a nursing turnover rate of 82.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $74,979.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Bell Minor Home is certified for 104 beds with an average of 100.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit partnership and part of the Wellington Health Care Services chain, which includes 14 facilities averaging a 1.9 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved by CMS on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which for this facility are 1, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7705322066 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7705322066 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection and rating details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115020?state=GA.
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.