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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.

7705322066 admissions@bellminorhome.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.28/day

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

1/5

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.

93%

100

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

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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

Home revenue

$13.0M

Profit

$835.1K

Proprietary home Partnership

Home revenue

$12,971,672.00

Profit

$835,139.00

Payroll costs

$4.4M

34% of revenue

Other operating costs

$7.7M

Total costs $12.1M

104-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

51 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

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

Email: [email protected]

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Care Services, Admissions, Employees, Resources, Contact

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SNF

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254

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BAPTIST CONVENTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA

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44.2%

171.10

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4.7818

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2/5

Anderson Mill Center for Nursing and Healing LLC

SNF

GA 30106

170

EMPIRE GA 3 HOLDCO LLC

81.7%

$18,076,437.00

$6,897,292.00

38.2%

123.60

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3.3355

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2/5

4/5

Brentwood Health and Rehabilitation

SNF

GA 30830

103

MID GA HEALTH PROPERTIES LLC

50.0%

$5,255,251.00

$2,942,967.00

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72.30

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3.7594

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Altamaha Healthcare Center

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GA 31545

MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO

86.3%

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The Bell Minor Home

SNF

GA 30507

104

ANDWELL INVESTMENTS, LLC

93.0%

$12,963,786.00

$4,413,584.00

34%

99.70

1/5

3.2822

1/5

Baptist Village, Inc.

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 31502

Bed Count: 254

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BAPTIST CONVENTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA

CCN: 115615

Occupancy: 72.2%

Home Revenue: $21,596,220.00

Payroll Costs: $9,541,093.00

Payroll %: 44.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 171.10

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.7818

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 2

Anderson Mill Center for Nursing and Healing LLC

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 30106

Bed Count: 170

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: EMPIRE GA 3 HOLDCO LLC

CCN: 115145

Occupancy: 81.7%

Home Revenue: $18,076,437.00

Payroll Costs: $6,897,292.00

Payroll %: 38.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 123.60

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.3355

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Brentwood Health and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 30830

Bed Count: 103

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: MID GA HEALTH PROPERTIES LLC

CCN: 115361

Occupancy: 50.0%

Home Revenue: $5,255,251.00

Payroll Costs: $2,942,967.00

Payroll %: 56%

Avg Residents/Day: 72.30

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.7594

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 1

Altamaha Healthcare Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 31545

Bed Count: 62

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO

CCN: 115577

Occupancy: 86.3%

Home Revenue: $6,536,305.00

Payroll Costs: $2,064,988.00

Payroll %: 31.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 53.50

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.7638

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 1

The Bell Minor Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 30507

Bed Count: 104

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ANDWELL INVESTMENTS, LLC

CCN: 115020

Occupancy: 93.0%

Home Revenue: $12,963,786.00

Payroll Costs: $4,413,584.00

Payroll %: 34%

Avg Residents/Day: 99.70

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2822

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Number of Fines: 2

GAINESVILLE, GA 30507

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200

Total Staff

Employees

134

Contractors

35,197

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	10	11.5	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	73	9	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	90	9.5	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 Assistant	31	59	90	17,783	91	100%	9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse	10	63	73	8,625	91	100%	9
Dental Services Staff	3	0	3	1,085	65	71%	7.9
Registered Nurse	1	9	10	959	64	70%	11.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician	3	0	3	952	65	71%	7.4
Medication Aide/Technician	1	0	1	879	80	88%	11
Physical Therapy Aide	3	0	3	850	75	82%	7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant	2	0	2	610	62	68%	8.7
Dietitian	1	0	1	586	65	71%	9
Administrator	1	0	1	504	63	69%	8
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	492	62	68%	7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	435	57	63%	7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	421	48	53%	7.5
Speech Language Pathologist	1	0	1	398	54	59%	7.4
Qualified Social Worker	2	0	2	348	65	71%	5.4
RN Director of Nursing	1	1	2	256	31	34%	8.3
Medical Director	0	2	2	14	5	5%	2.7

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Total Health inspections 5

47% above Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.4

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total Health citations 37

123% above Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.6

7.4 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 32 citations

Complaint investigations 25 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 5

614% above Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

Moderate Health citations 32

Minor Health citations 0

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

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.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 17.8

73% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score 34.7

100% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 27.1%

61% above Georgia average.

Walking Ability Worsened 50.9%

162% above Georgia average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 26.2%

63% above Georgia average.

Falls with Major Injury 3.7%

15% above Georgia average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.4%

62% below Georgia average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.6%

42% above Georgia average.

Depressive Symptoms 22.8%

161% above Georgia average.

Antipsychotic Use 18.5%

4% below Georgia average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.2%

8% above Georgia average.

Influenza Vaccine 95.8%

1% above Georgia average.

Lost Too Much Weight 4.7%

22% below Georgia average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.7%

21% better than Georgia average

Antipsychotic medication increase 5.4%

146% worse than Georgia average

Influenza Vaccine 99.0%

27% better than Georgia average

Total fines amount $76K

This home paid 91% more in fines than the state average.

Georgia average: $40K

Number of Fines 2

This home is near the state average.

Georgia average: 2.1

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Georgia average: 0.3

Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Mar 30, 2025

$72K

Civil Money Penalty Feb 6, 2024

$5K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for The Bell Minor Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 93.0% ↑ 10.8pp vs 2023

Net Income $835,139 ↑ ~$2.3M vs 2023

Total Payroll $5,398,780 ↑ ~$658K vs 2023

Profit Margin 6.4% ↑ 17.0pp vs 2023

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	91.1%	92.0%	92.9%	91.1%	88.7%	90.5%	90.6%	87.5%	84.0%	75.7%	83.8%	82.2%	93.0%
Beds	104	104	104	104	104	104	104	104	104	104	104	104	104
Net Income	$741,535	$856,999	$911,031	$761,126	$826,261	$745,165	$746,343	$791,969	$484,331	$216,381	$152,532	-$1,457,260	$835,139
Gross Revenue	$10,458,620	$10,226,897	$10,408,928	$11,143,118	$10,864,788	$10,902,642	$10,708,106	$11,632,411	$10,605,296	$8,923,460	$13,840,164	$13,773,162	$12,963,786
Operating Expenses	$6,806,396	$7,107,756	$6,995,772	$7,251,841	$7,330,340	$7,465,023	$7,528,310	$8,095,451	$8,665,974	$9,297,367	$10,191,931	$10,746,754	$10,316,990
Net Patient Revenue	$7,571,470	$7,960,279	$7,911,306	$8,032,127	$8,187,646	$8,287,023	$8,346,713	$8,976,841	$8,701,670	$8,899,446	$9,625,584	$9,397,288	$11,144,243
Total Payroll	$3,290,939	$3,336,266	$3,252,233	$3,464,344	$3,583,401	$3,631,093	$3,653,392	$4,117,617	$4,266,885	$4,432,068	$3,912,352	$4,740,873	$5,398,780
Profit Margin %	7.1%	8.4%	8.8%	6.8%	7.6%	6.8%	7.0%	6.8%	4.6%	2.4%	1.1%	-10.6%	6.4%
Medicare %	17.3%	17.8%	16.7%	19.2%	20.3%	17.1%	16.2%	22.0%	18.2%	29.5%	22.3%	19.2%	16.5%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	82.7%	82.2%	83.3%	80.8%	79.7%	82.9%	83.8%	78.0%	81.8%	70.5%	77.7%	80.8%	83.5%
Revenue/Day	$218	$228	$224	$232	$242	$241	$243	$270	$272	$310	$302	$301	$315
Cost/Day	$196	$203	$198	$210	$217	$217	$219	$244	$271	$323	$320	$344	$291
Avg Length of Stay	173.4 days	206.7 days	198.1 days	193.2 days	197.5 days	200.9 days	207.3 days	125.8 days	163.9 days	104.9 days	97.6 days	120.0 days	128.7 days

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

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

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

GA Specifics: Focus on metro and rural balance.

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

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

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Asset Limits: Not specified; need-based.

GA Specifics: Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

GA Specifics: Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

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

Georgia Medicaid PACE

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

GA Specifics: ~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

The Bell Minor Home

The Bell Minor Home is a Nursing Home in Georgia

The Bell Minor Home is a Nursing Home in Georgia

The Bell Minor Home

The Bell Minor Home is a Nursing Home in Georgia

The Bell Minor Home is a Nursing Home in Georgia

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Medium-capacity home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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Home and Community Services (HCS)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

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Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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