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The Bell Minor Home
2200 Old Hamilton Place Ne, Gainesville, GA 30507
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The Bell Minor Home Description
You have a choice for short term rehabilitation and long term care – all nearby! We welcome you and your family to be our guests and visit our facility. Come and meet your healthcare professionals at Bell Minor Home and discuss the needs of the person that means the most to you.
Located in the Gainesville, GA area, our experienced team of caring professionals is dedicated to the issues that matter the most to your loved ones. Every effort is focused on improving their quality of life. It’s our passion and your assurance that you’re doing what’s right for those who cared for you.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
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Memory Care
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Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of Bell Minor reveal a mixed range of experiences from families of residents. Some highlight the exceptional care and dedication of the rehab and nursing teams, especially appreciating the hard work and kindness amidst challenging times like the Covid pandemic. Families have noted significant improvements in their loved ones' health and strength due to the diligent efforts of the staff.
However, there are serious concerns raised by others regarding the level of care provided. Issues such as understaffing, poor hygiene, and unaddressed concerns have been mentioned, with some describing the experience as "horrible" and expressing distress over the conditions their loved ones faced. Complaints include residents being left in unsanitary conditions, inadequate responses to concerns, and dissatisfaction with the management.
On a positive note, the medical director, Dr. Henry Lewis, has been praised for his caring, compassionate approach, and some families have had such positive experiences that they highly recommend Bell Minor, citing it as a place of excellent care and a family-like atmosphere. The facility's proximity to a Level 1 trauma center is also seen as a significant advantage.
Despite the positive reviews, there are alarming accounts from individuals who describe the care as lacking dignity and respect, with reports of neglect and inadequate medical attention. These accounts raise concerns about the consistency of care and management at the facility.
In summary, while some families have had positive experiences with Bell Minor, praising the staff's dedication and the progress of their loved ones, others have raised serious concerns about the quality of care, hygiene, and overall management of the facility. Prospective residents and their families may need to consider these varied experiences carefully.
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Health
Services
Activities
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 1, 1967
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 104
Total current residents: 83
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 5
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $650
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-04 | 2019-01-20 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2018-12-04 | 2019-01-20 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. |
| 2018-12-04 | 2019-01-20 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2017-12-12 | 2018-01-28 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-24 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-24 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-24 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-24 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2022-04-14 | 2022-07-12 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-04-14 | 2022-07-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-04-14 | 2022-07-12 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-20 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-20 | B | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-20 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-20 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-20 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2017-12-14 | 2018-01-28 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2017-12-14 | 2018-01-28 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| 2017-12-14 | 2018-01-28 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2022-01-10 | $650 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Gainesville which is 2.6 miles away and has a population of 38,712 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $45,847, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 82
- Low Temperature: 44
- Average Temperature: 64.2
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 184 days of rain, 4 days of snow and 175 days of sun
- Precipitation: 3.0 inches a year
- The crime rate is 8.41 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.6 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.92 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.81 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.11 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 196.0, Moderate Days 46.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Kroger
0.8 miles awayWalmart Neighborhood Market
2.8 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
4.1 miles awayAldi
4.2 miles awaysupermarket
4.8 miles awayTransportation
Gainesville
2.8 miles awayBus Stations
Bus Drop-Off/Pick-Up
18.7 miles awayBanks
Chatahooche Bank og Georgia
2.5 miles awayRegions Bank
2.5 miles awayWells Fargo
2.5 miles awayBank of America
4.0 miles awaySunTrust
4.0 miles awayHospitals
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
1.9 miles awayNorthridge Medical Center
19.3 miles awayNortheast Georgia Medical Center Barrow
21.8 miles awayNorthside Hospital Forsyth
22.3 miles awayHabersham Medical Center
22.8 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
3.8 miles awayRite Aid
6.0 miles awayCVS
7.5 miles awayWoody's Pharmacy
8.9 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
14.8 miles awayDentists
Dr Jason Payne Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
14.3 miles awayMountain View Dentistry
14.7 miles awayDawson Dental
15.3 miles awayNewell Orthodontics
18.0 miles awayAssociates of Family Dentistry
19.0 miles awayParks
Woodlake
1.4 miles awayYonah Park
2.1 miles awayHall County
2.2 miles awayGainesville
2.2 miles awayShamrock Heights
2.3 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Lakeshore Mall
3.8 miles awayLa Vaquita / Pendergrass Flea Market
13.6 miles awayCulture
Breneau Athletes Artwork
2.2 miles awayBreneau Ballet Center
2.2 miles awayBreneau Outdoor Theater
2.2 miles awayQuinlan Art Center
2.5 miles awayBuford Fine Arts Center
17.5 miles awayRestaurants
Rabbittown Cafe
0.5 miles awayMellow Mushroom
2.4 miles awayPizza Hut
3.9 miles awayDenny's
4.1 miles awayApplebee's
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