Bell Trace Health And Living Center
Bloomington, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155677) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (812) 323-2858 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bell Trace Health And Living Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Bell Trace Health And Living Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.48 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.0 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.3%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Bell Trace Health And Living Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Bell Trace Health And Living Center is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, operated under Government - County ownership. The facility is certified for 90 beds and reports an average daily census of 78.1 residents. It has been certified since August 2000.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bell Trace holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing totals 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 1.0 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in the data provided for Bell Trace.
Bell Trace is part of the Cardon & Associates chain, which operates 19 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.7 out of 5, meaning this individual facility's 5-star overall rating is notably higher than its chain average. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families considering Bell Trace for a parent should review the full inspection, staffing, and quality measure detail on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data as published for this facility at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bell Trace has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 1.0 RN hours per resident per day, with a 55.3% nursing turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
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 a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bell Trace is certified for 90 beds and has an average daily census of 78.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Government - County ownership and is part of the Cardon & Associates chain, which operates 19 facilities with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 28, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Bell Trace scores 5, 5, 3, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at 8123232858 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not covered by the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8123232858 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current, full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155677?state=IN.
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.