Public Record
Bell Trace Health and Living Center
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 90
- Avg. residents per day
- 77.1
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 19
- Inspections on file
- 4
- Last inspection
- 2025-11-21
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Citations
19 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0293Generalpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0711Generalno actual harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- 0781Generalpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- 0920Generalno actual harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0004Generalpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0013Generalpotential for harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- 0029Generalpotential for harm
Develop a communication plan.
- 0036Generalpotential for harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- 0281Generalpotential for harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Bell Trace Health and Living Center?
- Bell Trace Health and Living Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Bloomington, IN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 155677.
- What is the CMS rating for Bell Trace Health and Living Center?
- Bell Trace Health and Living Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Bell Trace Health and Living Center have?
- Bell Trace Health and Living Center is certified for 90 beds. It serves an average of 77.1 residents per day.
- How many citations does Bell Trace Health and Living Center have?
- Bell Trace Health and Living Center has 19 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Bell Trace Health and Living Center last inspected?
- Bell Trace Health and Living Center was last inspected on November 21, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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