The Bell Minor Home

Nursing Home
Overview of The Bell Minor Home
BELL MINOR HOME, THE is a senior living facility located in Gainesville, GA. It offers nursing services and rehabilitation care to improve the quality of life for residents. The facility is dedicated to providing professional healthcare and a comfortable living environment.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Georgia average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Georgia average: 2.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
1/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 17m per day

This home provides 8% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Georgia average: 3h 33m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 104

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Georgia average
Occupancy rate 93%
Residents per day (avg) 100
Occupancy rate
93%
Residents per day (avg)
100

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

49% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$13.0M
Profit
$835.1K
Proprietary home Partnership
Home revenue
$12,971,672.00
Profit
$835,139.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.4M
34% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.7M
Total costs $12.1M
Bed community size
104-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
51 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
97%
Occupied Beds
101 of 104
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
September 1, 1974

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115020
County: HALL

Ownership & operating entity

The Bell Minor Home is administrated by Ms LEAH HUGHES.

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Contact Information

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Care Services, Admissions, Employees, Resources, Contact

Inspection History

In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.

47 visits/inspections

5 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

7 routine inspections

7 other visits

7 life safety inspections

Results

21 with issues

26 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:April 9, 2025
Type:Routine

82 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
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The Bell Minor Home
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

GA 30507
104
No
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Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

GA 31701
32
No
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Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

GA 31701.0
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Alzheimer’s Services Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

GA 30260
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Places of interest near The Bell Minor Home

Address 4.6 miles from city center

Address GAINESVILLE, GA 30507

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

200
Total Staff
66
Employees
134
Contractors
35,197
Total Hours (Quarter)
43
Avg Staff/Day
9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse1011.5 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse739 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant909.5 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
176 staff
9.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
9 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
27.3%
of total hours from contractors
9,620 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 59 Licensed Practical Nurse: 63 Medical Director: 2 Registered Nurse: 9 RN Director of Nursing: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant31599017,78391100%9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse1063738,62591100%9
Dental Services Staff3031,0856571%7.9
Registered Nurse19109596470%11.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician3039526571%7.4
Medication Aide/Technician1018798088%11
Physical Therapy Aide3038507582%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant2026106268%8.7
Dietitian1015866571%9
Administrator1015046369%8
Nurse Practitioner2024926268%7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff1014355763%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist3034214853%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist1013985459%7.4
Qualified Social Worker2023486571%5.4
RN Director of Nursing1122563134%8.3
Medical Director0221455%2.7

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 37
Citations per inspection
7.4

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

12 of 37 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 37 resulted from complaint investigations; and 20 of 37 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 5
614% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

5 critical citations More info Georgia average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Georgia average: 0.5

32 moderate citations More info Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations More info Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect critical citation Mar 30, 2025
Corrected

Administration critical citation Mar 30, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Mar 30, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 30, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Partnership
Part of: Southeast Healthcare LP
Resident Census by Payment Source
101 Total Residents
Medicare 20 (19.8%)
Medicaid 73 (72.3%)
Private Pay/Other 8 (7.9%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 17.8
73% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 34.7
100% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 27.1%
61% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 50.9%
162% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 26.2%
63% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.7%
15% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.4%
62% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.6%
42% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.7%
22% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 22.8%
161% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.5%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
8% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.8%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.7%
21% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5.4%
146% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.0%
27% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 78.2%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $76K
91% higher than Georgia average

Georgia average: $40K

Number of fines 2
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.1

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $76K
Georgia average $40K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 30, 2025
$72K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 6, 2024
$5K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Not specified; need-based.

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

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