Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
213 Herndon Drive, Bells, TN 38006 · (731) 663-2335
For profit - Limited Liability company · 120 certified beds
Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 3 citations (the Tennessee average is 4.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 14, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 14, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.August 14, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.August 14, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.August 14, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Tennessee average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.30 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.44 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.44 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.41 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 57.4% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 85.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Alamo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Alamo · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Bolivar Health & Rehabilitation LLC Bolivar · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Pine Meadows Health Care Bolivar · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Haywood Post Acute Brownsville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- The Suites at Jordan River Collierville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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