Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Bells, TN
CMS certification number445463
Contact & location
213 Herndon DriveBells, TN 38006
Crockett County
- Phone
- (731) 663-2335
- ZIP code
- 38006 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 85.9 (72% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Bells Nursing Home INC
- Medicare certified since
- October 1, 2002
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.30 (state 3.80 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.44 (state 0.60 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.44 (state 1.09 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.41 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.50 (state 3.31 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 57.4 (state 48.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 75.0 (state 43.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 14, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 4.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 13 health · 7 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-05 |
| 2025-08-14 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-05 |
| 2025-08-14 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2024-06-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-06-21 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-06-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-06-21 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-06-21 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2023-03-02 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-17 |
| 2023-03-02 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-17 |
| 2023-03-02 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-17 |
| 2023-03-02 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-17 |
| 2023-03-02 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-17 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Bells Holding INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Croom, Rita (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mann, Joy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McBride, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rhear, Raymond (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Croom, Rita (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mann, Joy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bells Holding INC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mann, Joy (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McBride, David (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bells Holding INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McBride, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rhear, Raymond (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Tennessee.
How many beds does Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 86 residents per day.
Has Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
(731) 663-2335. The facility is located at 213 Herndon Drive, Bells, TN 38006.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.