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Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

213 HERNDON DRIVE, BELLS, TN, 38006
(731) 663-2335
harberlamanmanagement.com/nursing-homes-rehabilitation-centers/bells-nursing-and-rehabilitation-center
120 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections2/5 staffing1/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
120
CMS facility ID
445463
Care type
Nursing home
County
Crockett
Facility name
Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Street address
213 HERNDON DRIVE
City / state / ZIP
Bells, TN 38006
Phone
(731) 663-2335
Website
harberlamanmanagement.com/nursing-homes-rehabilitation-centers/bells-nursing-and-rehabilitation-center

About this facility — Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Bells, Tennessee. It is licensed for 120 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Tennessee (114 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Bells and 303 skilled nursing facilities across Tennessee. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 20 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Bells Holding Inc
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1995
Croom, Rita
Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Mann, Joy
Indirect owner · Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Mcbride, David
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Rhear, Raymond
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1993

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
2002-10-01
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
3 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-08-14
Nurse staffing
4.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$357 per day (≈ $10,850/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
59% Medicaid · 14% Medicare · 28% private/other
Occupancy
63% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
3% below the TN median of $367/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-08-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-09-05
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-12-05
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-05
2024-06-21Health inspection5 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-08-01
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-08-01
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-08-01
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-01
F-0921
D · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-08-01
3 earlier / fire-safety inspections (12 citations)
2023-03-02Health inspection5 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-03-17
F-0604
D · No harm found
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-03-17
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-03-17
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-03-17
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-03-17
2024-06-21Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-06-21
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-07-08
K-0781
D · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2024-08-01
2023-03-02Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-17
K-0781
D · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2023-03-17
K-0918
D · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-03-18
K-0920
B · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-03-17
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 445463.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.410 ratings on Google
★★★★★J M · 2026-05-03 · via Google

“Can't say enough good things about it. They seem to really care for the residents and treat them right.”

★★★★★Myra Miller · 2020-03-19 · via Google

“The Nurses are excellent that take care of my Mother, and keep me updated on her condition, or if anything changes. Her nursing aides take very good care of her. Thank you so much!!!”

★★★★★Crystal Riddle · 2020-10-22 · via Google

“They take really great care of them there. I know that cause I'm in 7th grade and in BETA CLUB in 5th grade and we took a trip to the nursing home and they enjoyed us being there and it was the best time for me and my friends and them!!!”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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