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BELLS NURSING HOME INC
NPI 1477576346
Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility in Bells, TN

Active since July 25, 2006CLIA 44D0858731 · Waiver
3/5
Overall Rating
213 HERNDON DR, BELLS, TN 38006(731) 663-2335(731) 663-2399 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 23, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Bells Nursing Home Inc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BELLS NURSING HOME INC (NPI 1477576346) is a healthcare organization registered as a nursing facility/intermediate care facility in Bells, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 31, 2026 and lists Allison Sills, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477576346
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy313M00000X
Legal Business NameBELLS NURSING HOME INC
Location Address213 HERNDON DRBells, TN 38006-3654
Mailing AddressPo Box 717, 260 Herndon DriveBells, TN 38006 · (731) 663-2335 · Fax (731) 663-2399
Phone(731) 663-2335
Fax(731) 663-2399
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAllison SillsAdministrator · (731) 663-2335
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 23, 2020
NPPES CertifiedJune 23, 2020
✔ NPI 1477576346 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNursing Facility/Intermediate Care FacilityNursing & Custodial Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code313M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 0000000030
Definition
An institution (or a distinct part of an institution) which- (1) is primarily engaged in providing to residents- (A) skilled nursing care and related services for residents who require medical or nursing care, (B) rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons, or, on a regular basis, health-related care and services to individuals who because of their mental or physical condition require care and services (above the level of room and board) which can be made available to them only through institutional facilities, and is not primarily for the care and treatment of mental diseases; (2) has in effect a transfer agreement with one or more hospitals.
Also ListedSkilled Nursing FacilityTaxonomy 314000000X · License 0000000030 (TN)
213 HERNDON DR, Bells, TN 38006
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid0445463TN
Medicaid7440527TN
Other4047061TN · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 44D0858731

Bells Nursing Home Inc · Bells, TN
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number44D0858731
Laboratory TypeSkilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facility
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorKimberly Houge
Laboratory Phone(731) 663-2335
Laboratory LocationBells Nursing Home Inc213 Herndon Drive, Bells, TN 38006
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Nursing Home Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, staffing and inspection history for Bells Nursing And Rehabilitation Center (CMS certification number 445463), from CMS Care Compare.

Bells Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Nursing home · Bells, TN
3/5 CMS Overall Rating
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
CMS Certification Number445463
Certified Beds120 beds76 residents per day on average
Medicare & Medicaid Participant SinceOctober 1, 2002
Resident & Family CouncilResident council
Automatic sprinkler system

CMS Star Ratings

Quality Measures
Based on a select set of clinical quality measures.
2/5
Long-Stay Quality
Quality of care delivered to long-term residents.
1/5
Short-Stay Quality
Quality of care delivered to short-term and rehabilitation residents.
2/5
Staffing
Based on nursing staff hours relative to resident needs.
4/5
Weighted Health Inspection Score
Lower scores are better; the score summarizes deficiencies found on recent inspections.
26.67
Ratings are assigned by CMS on a one-to-five star scale; five is the highest. Categories without a current CMS rating are not shown.

Staffing & Turnover

Total Nurse Staffing
nurse aide 2.81 · LPN 1.45 · RN 0.54
4.79 hrs per resident per day
Weekend Nurse Staffing
3.79 hrs per resident per day
Physical Therapist Staffing
0.03 hrs per resident per day
Nursing Staff Turnover
Share of nursing staff who left the facility within the past year.
47.2%
Registered Nurse Turnover
36.4%
Administrators Who Have Left
In the past year.
1
Higher staffing hours generally allow more direct care time per resident.

Inspections & Enforcement

Facility-Reported Incidents
0
Substantiated Complaints
1
Fines
0
Medicare Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0
Counts come from CMS inspections and complaint investigations over approximately the past three years. CMS Care Compare data as of October 1, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Bells Nursing Home Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bells Nursing Home Inc is 1477576346. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2006.

Where is Bells Nursing Home Inc located?

Bells Nursing Home Inc is located at 213 Herndon Dr, Bells, TN 38006. The listed phone number is (731) 663-2335.

What is Bells Nursing Home Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility with taxonomy code 313M00000X.

Does Bells Nursing Home Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 44D0858731) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Bells Nursing Home Inc a Medicare-certified nursing home?

Yes. Bells Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home with 120 certified beds.

What quality rating does Bells Nursing Home Inc have?

CMS rates Bells Nursing And Rehabilitation Center 3 out of 5 stars overall on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Nursing Home Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Bells Nursing Home Inc accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Bells Nursing Home Inc as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bells Nursing Home Inc was last updated on June 23, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.