Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
BELL, CA · 99 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 23, 2026
CMS Certification Number 056218 · first certified February 1970
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
20 citations — more than 51% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 7 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 6.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens January 2027 — about 4 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–18 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,766 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
2 of the 20 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
12 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 20 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 20 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 16, 2023 | 1 |
| December 5, 2024 | 12 |
| January 23, 2026 | 7 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2026-01-23 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2026-01-23 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 2 | 2026-01-23 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 2 | 2026-01-23 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2024-12-05 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2024-12-05 |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | 1 | 2024-12-05 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2026-01-23 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 9
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Other 3
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 9 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 4 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 23, 2026 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2026) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2026) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2026) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2026) |
December 5, 2024 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2024) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2024) |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2024) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2024) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2024) |
November 16, 2023 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 22, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.