Gainesville, GA · 48 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Gainesville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,420–$10,430/mo
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Bell Minor Home, the
2200 Old Hamilton Place Ne, Gainesville, GA 30507 · Hall County
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (99 of 104 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
Bell Minor Home, the is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Gainesville, GA, with 104 certified beds and an average of about 99 residents per day. It operates as part of the Wellington Health Care Services network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.15 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.27 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 80.2%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 20 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $74,979 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.15 hrs/resident/day)
- •High staff turnover (80.2%)
- •20 deficiencies at last survey
- •$74,979 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Gainesville options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 104
- Avg. residents/day
- 99
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Part of a chain
- Wellington Health Care Services
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 115020
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,420–$10,430/mo (median $9,170) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Gainesville prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.15
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.27
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 80.2%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (abuse citation) (Special Focus Facility). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 20
- Federal fines
- 2 ($74,979)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2025-03-30
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (33 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-03-30Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2025-03-30Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-03-30Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-03-30Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2025-03-30Severity H — actual harmFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
2025-03-30Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-trad…
2025-03-30Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-03-30Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-30 | Fine | $70,421 |
| 2024-02-06 | Fine | $4,558 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
Location
2200 Old Hamilton Place Ne, Gainesville, GA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Bell Minor Home, the
How much does Bell Minor Home, the cost?
Bell Minor Home, the does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Gainesville, GA area typically runs $8,420–$10,430 per month (median $9,170, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Bell Minor Home, the's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Bell Minor Home, the 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Bell Minor Home, the?
Staff provide about 3.15 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 80.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Bell Minor Home, the?
Bell Minor Home, the has 33 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-30). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Bell Minor Home, the have availability?
Typically 95% full (99 of 104 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Bell Minor Home, the offer?
Bell Minor Home, the in Gainesville, GA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 104 beds.
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