Bells Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Bells, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445463) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (731) 663-2335 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bells Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Bells Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.3 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.4%.
Bells Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Bells Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Bells, Crockett County, Tennessee. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 85.9 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Bells Nursing And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. The facility's four component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 1 star, and Staffing 2 stars, alongside the overall rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.29931 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) staffing of 0.44188 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
No abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status has been reported.
No chain affiliation information was provided in the available data for this facility.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings, staffing, or penalty history, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.3 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5; nursing turnover is 57.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS data show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided do not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 85.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit, limited liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 1, 2002.
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 combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 4, 2, and 1 stars respectively, with an overall of 3.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at (731) 663-2335 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at (731) 663-2335 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS Care Compare profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445463?state=TN.
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.