BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL

Bell Convalescent Hospital is a skilled nursing facility located at 4900 E. Florence Ave in Bell, California (Los Angeles County), ZIP code 90201. The facility operates 99 certified beds and is owned by a for-profit corporation. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve beneficiaries of either program. CMS assigns Bell Convalescent Hospital an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, reflecting findings from on-site surveys conducted by state inspectors on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that are above the national average when adjusted for resident acuity. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, representing performance on clinical quality indicators that track outcomes such as hospitalizations, mobility, and medication management. The divergence between the low health inspection rating and the higher staffing and quality measure ratings is notable, as the overall CMS rating weighs health inspection results heavily in its calculation. Bell Convalescent Hospital accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Individuals relying on Medicare may use short-term skilled nursing benefits following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to standard eligibility requirements. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available for residents who meet California's Medi-Cal eligibility criteria. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (323) 560-2045 to confirm current bed availability, accepted payment types, and any private pay arrangements. When considered against national benchmarks, Bell Convalescent Hospital presents a mixed profile. Its overall rating of 1 star is below the national average of 3.0 stars, driven primarily by the health inspection component, which also stands at 1 star. However, the facility's staffing and quality measure scores of 4 stars each are above the national average, suggesting that day-to-day staffing levels and measured clinical outcomes perform comparatively well. Individuals researching skilled nursing options in the Bell and greater Los Angeles area may wish to review the detailed inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database to better understand the specific findings that contribute to the facility's health inspection rating.