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Bell Convalescent Hospital at a glance: owner, beds and ratings
* California separately requires at least 3.5 direct care service hours per patient day, counted under state rules, so the two numbers are not measured the same way.
Records: Cal Health Find ↗ · Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bell Convalescent Hospital citations and inspection findings
Newest first. State citations come from CDPH; federal deficiencies come from the CMS-2567 inspection report CDPH writes for Medicare. Every row links to the government record.
| Date | Source | Finding | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2025 | State (CDPH) | Class B citation (Abuse/Facility Not Self Reported), penalty $3,000 Abuse | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| January 13, 2025 | Federal (CMS-2567), Certification | F609 – Reporting of Alleged Violations, severity D (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated) Abuse | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| December 27, 2024 | State (CDPH) | Class A citation (Physical Environment), penalty $25,000 Read what inspectors found ↓ | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| December 2, 2024 | Federal (CMS-2567), Certification | F689 – Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices, severity G (actual harm, one or a few residents) Falls / supervision › Read what inspectors found ↓ | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| August 19, 2024 | State (CDPH) | Class B citation (Patient Care), penalty $3,000 | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| March 6, 2024 | State (CDPH) | Class A citation (Other), penalty $20,000 Read what inspectors found ↓ | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| February 28, 2024 | State (CDPH) | Class B citation (Abuse/Facility Not Self Reported), penalty $3,000 Abuse | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| January 22, 2024 | Federal (CMS-2567), Complaint | F609 – Reporting of Alleged Violations, severity D (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated) F689 – Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices, severity G (actual harm, one or a few residents) AbuseFalls / supervision › Read what inspectors found ↓ | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| January 2, 2024 | State (CDPH) | Class A citation (Patient Care), penalty $20,000 Read what inspectors found ↓ | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| November 13, 2023 | Federal (CMS-2567), Certification | F684 – Quality of Care, severity G (actual harm, one or a few residents) Read what inspectors found ↓ | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
What inspectors found at Bell Convalescent Hospital
Tap a finding to read the summary. Each one is written from the government report linked under it.
December 2024: Class A citation over an emergency generator installed without state approval or a backup fuel source
According to the citation, CDPH made an unannounced visit on December 10, 2024, to conduct a Life Safety Code survey and investigate a complaint about the physical environment. CDPH found that the facility's old diesel emergency generator stopped working in 2024, that a rented temporary generator without an automatic transfer switch was used for several months, and that a new natural gas generator was installed in October 2024. The administrator told inspectors the new generator was installed without a permit from the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), the state agency that approves construction at health facilities.
CDPH found the facility had no alternate fuel source to run the generator if a power outage happened at the same time as a gas shut-off. The administrator stated there was no active backup plan until propane tanks were brought on site. According to the citation, the generator powers emergency lighting, call lights, the fire alarm system and outlets used for oxygen concentrators, tube feeding pumps and low air mattresses. An HCAI fire and life safety officer stated the generator sat about one foot from a wooden shed, when it was supposed to be at least five feet from combustible materials. Inspectors found the facility also did not notify CDPH within five days of starting the work.
CDPH issued a Class A citation with a $25,000 penalty. The department determined these failures presented either imminent danger or a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm would result to residents.
December 2024: F689 (severity G) after repeated falls by two residents, one of whom suffered spinal fractures
In a survey completed in December 2024, inspectors found the facility failed to keep two of five sampled residents free from avoidable accidents. According to the 2567 report, Resident 17, a woman with dementia, osteoporosis (weak, brittle bones) and a history of falls, fell on June 14, 2024, and was sent to a hospital. Inspectors found the interdisciplinary team (IDT, the group of staff from different disciplines who plan a resident's care) did not assess her after that fall, and no new fall prevention measures were added before she fell again on June 21 and August 3. After the August fall she had a cut on the back of her head, a scalp hematoma (a collection of blood under the skin) and fractures in her lower spine and sacrum, the bone at the base of the spine.
According to the 2567 report, the IDT's July 29, 2024, assessment recommended continuing to remind Resident 17 to use her call light and sit up slowly before walking. The director of nursing told inspectors this was not appropriate because she was confused and forgetful. Inspectors found that Resident 44, who had severe cognitive impairment, fell in May, August and September 2024 with no new fall interventions documented. He had a forehead wound after the August fall and head pain after the September fall.
Inspectors found that three residents, including Resident 44, did not have the padded side rails a physician had ordered. The deficiency was cited as F689 (Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices) at severity G, the level that indicates actual harm.
March 2024: Class A citation, F689 (severity G) and F609 (severity D) after a 101-year-old resident fell from her wheelchair in a hallway
According to the citation, CDPH investigated a facility-reported fall in January 2024 involving Resident 1, a 101-year-old woman with dementia and parkinsonism (a brain condition that causes slow movement and stiffness) who was rated a high fall risk. Her care plan called for staff to help her with transfers and to check on her visually every hour. CDPH found that on January 7, 2024, a CNA left her in her wheelchair in the hallway outside her room after lunch, with no staff watching her. She was found face down on the floor and was sent to a hospital, where she was diagnosed with facial trauma and a fractured, dislocated left elbow.
Inspectors found no record that the hourly visual checks were done in 2024. The director of nursing told inspectors no staff member was monitoring the resident when she fell. A licensed vocational nurse stated the fall could have been prevented if she had been supervised.
CDPH issued a Class A citation with a $20,000 penalty. The federal 2567 report for the same visit cited F689 (Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices) at severity G. The 2567 report states the facility was also cited for F609 (Reporting of Alleged Violations) at severity D in a separate incident: inspectors found the facility did not report a resident's allegation that she had been hit on the chest to CDPH within two hours, as its own policy required. The administrator stated the allegation was reported to CDPH two days later.
January 2024: Class A citation and F684 (severity G) after a resident's methadone order was entered at one tenth of the prescribed dose
According to the citation, CDPH found the problem during an annual recertification survey that began on November 13, 2023. Resident 70, a 60-year-old man with chronic pain, was readmitted to the facility on November 8, 2023, with a physician's order for methadone, a strong pain medication, at 50 milligrams twice a day. A registered nurse entered the order in his electronic medication record as 5 milligrams twice a day. She told inspectors she felt rushed because of another admission and did not notice the mistake until six days later.
Inspectors found the pharmacy held the 5 milligram doses because it questioned the unusually low amount, and the medication did not arrive until November 14. Two licensed vocational nurses told inspectors they documented giving methadone on days when it was not in the building, and one stated the resident went without it for six days. CDPH found staff did not tell the resident's physician about the wrong dose or his symptoms, and the physician assistant said he was not aware. The resident told inspectors he had severe pain, rated 8 out of 10, along with anxiety, shortness of breath and trouble sleeping. The director of nursing stated the errors caused pain, withdrawal and anxiety symptoms.
CDPH issued a Class A citation with a $20,000 penalty, and the department determined the violations presented either imminent danger or a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm. The federal 2567 report from the same survey cited F684 (Quality of Care) at severity G.
Complaints against Bell Convalescent Hospital
| Year | Intakes | Complaints | Facility-reported incidents | Substantiated (at least one allegation) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 8 |
| 2024 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 9 |
| 2025 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Cal Health Find lists 53 complaint and facility-reported incident intakes for this facility from 2023 through October 30, 2026. CDPH substantiated at least one allegation in 22 of them. 11 intakes involved an allegation in CDPH’s abuse category, and 2 of those had an abuse allegation substantiated. An intake can contain several allegations; “unsubstantiated” means CDPH did not find enough evidence, not that nothing happened.
Sexual abuse reports at Bell Convalescent Hospital
Cal Health Find lists 1 intake for Bell Convalescent Hospital from 2023 through October 30, 2026 that included an allegation CDPH classified as sexual abuse (1 from complaints and 0 reported by the facility itself). CDPH substantiated a sexual abuse allegation in 0 of them. Federal rules require a nursing home to report an abuse allegation to the state within two hours, so a facility-reported incident means staff raised the allegation, not that it was proven. “Unsubstantiated” means CDPH did not find enough evidence; it does not mean nothing happened.
| Year | Intakes with a sexual abuse allegation | Substantiated |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Warning signs include bruising or bleeding in the genital area or inner thighs, a new genital infection, torn or stained underclothing, and a resident who suddenly fears a particular staff member or resists being bathed or changed. If you suspect sexual abuse, call 911 or local police first, ask that the resident not be bathed before a medical exam, and then report it to CDPH and the long-term care ombudsman. Sexual abuse reports at Los Angeles County nursing homes →
Staffing at Bell Convalescent Hospital
Payroll records Bell Convalescent Hospital filed with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for April through June 2026 show an average of 3.91 nursing hours per resident per day, counting registered nurses (RNs), licensed vocational nurses and nurse aides. The California average CMS published for the same period is 4.54, and the Los Angeles County median is 4.32. RN time averaged 0.40 hours per resident per day (California average 0.68). Staffing averaged 3.71 hours on weekends and 4.00 on weekdays.
CMS reports nursing staff turnover of 37.9% at this facility (California average 36.6%) and RN turnover of 14.3% (California average 37.8%).
California requires most skilled nursing facilities to provide at least 3.5 direct care hours per patient day (Health and Safety Code section 1276.65). Counting the RN, LVN and nurse aide hours in the same payroll data, Bell Convalescent Hospital was below 3.5 on 0 of 91 days. This is our calculation from CMS data, not a CDPH finding: CDPH counts some staff differently (for example psychiatric technicians in special treatment programs) and can grant waivers.
| Bell Convalescent Hospital | LA County median | California average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.91 | 4.32 | 4.54 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nursing hours per resident per day | 3.71 | 3.89 | 4.10 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.9% | 34.1% | 36.6% |
Compare staffing, profits and fines across Los Angeles County nursing homes →
Who owns Bell Convalescent Hospital
The owners and operators below are listed for Bell Convalescent Hospital in the federal CMS nursing home ownership file (data as of October 1, 2026). CMS requires each Medicare-certified nursing home to report anyone with a 5% or greater ownership stake and anyone with operational or managerial control.
| Owner or operator | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jin Park | 5% or greater direct ownership | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | August 15, 2005 |
Bell Convalescent Hospital finances
Bell Convalescent Hospital reported $13.7 million in health care revenue and net income of $997,951 for the year ending December 31, 2025, a margin of 7.3%, in its annual financial report to HCAI (as submitted; HCAI has not finished reviewing it). The median operating margin that year was 5.9% for Los Angeles County nursing homes and 6.1% statewide. Medi-Cal paid for 78% of resident days. Salaries for RNs, LVNs and nurse aides came to $3.6 million.
| Year | Revenue | Net income | Margin | Occupancy | Medi-Cal days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10.9 million | $172,564 | 1.6% | 88% | – |
| 2024 | $11.6 million | $260,525 | 2.2% | 92% | 77% |
| 2025 | $13.7 million | $997,951 | 7.3% | 93% | 78% |
Federal fines and penalties: Bell Convalescent Hospital
CMS lists 3 federal fines totaling $93,980 and 1 Medicare payment denial for Bell Convalescent Hospital in the roughly three years its penalty file covers.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| December 5, 2024 | Fine | $65,637 |
| December 5, 2024 | Payment denial | 34 days |
| February 2, 2024 | Fine | $13,455 |
| November 16, 2023 | Fine | $14,888 |
Bell Convalescent Hospital lawsuits and criminal cases
Our search of California Attorney General and Los Angeles County District Attorney announcements, court reports and news coverage for Bell Convalescent Hospital is not finished yet. This section will be updated when it is; until then, do not read the absence of a case here as a finding that none exists.
What this record means for your family
California uses classes for state citations. Under Health and Safety Code section 1424 ↗, a Class AA citation is a Class A violation that CDPH determined was a direct proximate cause of a resident’s death. A Class A citation means CDPH found an imminent danger, or a substantial probability, that death or serious physical harm would result. Class B covers violations with a direct or immediate relationship to residents’ health, safety or security.
Federal deficiencies carry a letter from A to L. G, H and I mean inspectors found actual harm to residents; J, K and L mean immediate jeopardy, the most serious level. F600 is the federal rule that residents be free from abuse and neglect; F609 and F610 cover reporting and investigating allegations; F689 covers accidents and supervision; F686 covers pressure injuries.
Warning signs worth asking about: unexplained bruises or fractures, new bed sores, sudden weight loss or dehydration, a resident who becomes fearful or withdrawn around certain staff, and calls that go unanswered.
What to do now
- If someone is in danger, call 911.
- File a complaint with CDPH about Bell Convalescent Hospital: CDPH complaint form ↗
- Contact the long-term care ombudsman, the state-funded advocate for nursing home residents: California Long-Term Care Ombudsman ↗
- Ask the facility in writing for a copy of the resident’s chart, and write down dates, names of staff on shift, and photos of any injury.
- Talk to a Los Angeles nursing home abuse lawyer →
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Questions families ask
Has Bell Convalescent Hospital been cited by the State of California?
Cal Health Find lists 6 state citations for Bell Convalescent Hospital since 2023, including 0 Class AA and 3 Class A. Each one is listed in the timeline above with a link to the CDPH record.
How many complaints have been filed against Bell Convalescent Hospital?
From 2023 through October 30, 2026, Cal Health Find lists 53 complaint and facility-reported incident intakes, and CDPH substantiated at least one allegation in 22 of them.
Does Medicare flag Bell Convalescent Hospital for abuse?
As of our data date, Medicare Care Compare does not show its abuse icon for Bell Convalescent Hospital. The icon is only one signal; read the citations above.
Have there been sexual abuse reports at Bell Convalescent Hospital?
Cal Health Find lists 1 complaint or facility-reported incident intake at Bell Convalescent Hospital since 2023 that included an allegation CDPH classified as sexual abuse, and CDPH substantiated 0. The section above breaks them down by year.
Where can I read reviews and complaints about Bell Convalescent Hospital?
Online reviews are opinions. The official record is the state and federal inspection file: this page summarizes it and links each citation, complaint outcome and inspection report on Cal Health Find and Medicare Care Compare, so you can read the source yourself.
How many beds does Bell Convalescent Hospital have?
Bell Convalescent Hospital is licensed by CDPH for 99 beds and has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Who owns or operates Bell Convalescent Hospital?
CDPH lists the licensee as P & J HOSPITAL, INC.. CMS does not list a chain for this facility. According to the CMS ownership file, Park, Jin holds NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED as a direct owner. The full list of owners and operators CMS reports is in the ownership section of this page.
How many nursing hours does Bell Convalescent Hospital provide per resident?
Payroll data the facility filed with CMS for April through June 2026 show 3.91 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours. The California average is 4.54.
My parent was hurt at Bell Convalescent Hospital. What should I do?
Get medical care first, then report it to CDPH and the long-term care ombudsman, ask for the chart in writing and keep notes and photos. For a free, confidential review of a possible case, call Beverly Law at (310) 552-6959.
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Other nursing homes near Bell Convalescent Hospital
| Facility | City | Distance | CMS stars | Class AA/A | Federal G–L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarcrest Nursing Center | Bell Gardens | 1.0 mi | 2/5 | 2 | 4 |
| Maywood Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre | Maywood | 1.2 mi | 1/5 | 4 | 5 |
| Greenfield Care Center of South Gate | South Gate | 1.9 mi | 2/5 | 2 | 3 |
| Huntington Park Nursing Center | Huntington Park | 2.4 mi | 3/5 | 0 | 0 |
| Villa del Rio | Bell Gardens | 2.7 mi | 1/5 | 4 | 5 |
| California Post-Acute Care | Lynwood | 2.9 mi | 1/5 | 4 | 4 |
Methodology and sources
We pulled this facility’s complaints, state enforcement actions and survey deficiencies from Cal Health Find for 2023 through October 30, 2026, downloaded the CDPH citation notices and CMS-2567 reports behind every Class AA or A citation and every federal deficiency at level G or higher, and wrote the summaries above from those documents. Facility details come from the CDPH licensing file and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. Residents are described only as the government documents describe them. See the methodology page to report an error; we review correction requests within five business days.
Sources
- Cal Health Find – Bell Convalescent Hospital
- Medicare Care Compare – Bell Convalescent Hospital
- CMS – Payroll-Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing (2026 Q2)
- CMS – Nursing home Provider Information (staffing, turnover)
- CMS – Nursing home Ownership
- CMS – Nursing home Penalties
- HCAI – Long-Term Care Facility Financial Data
- CDPH – State Enforcement Actions (open data)
- CMS Provider Data Catalog – Nursing homes
Important: This page reports findings from public records of the California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. A citation or deficiency is a regulatory finding by a government agency; it is not a court judgment and not proof of civil or criminal liability. Criminal defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Lawsuit allegations are claims, not findings. This page is general information, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Beverly Law. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Data as of: October 30, 2026. Methodology and corrections.
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