Nursing homes › Georgia › Bell Minor Home, the
2200 Old Hamilton Place Ne, Gainesville, GA 30507 · 7705322066 · 104 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Wellington Health Care Services, a group operating 14 facilities in 4 states. Group record: average rating 1.9/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 2 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,201,519 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.13 (Georgia median: 3.44). RN hours: 0.28. Weekend total: 2.81. Nursing staff turnover: 82%.
All-time on record: 31 deficiency citations, including 4 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-31 |
| 2025-03-30 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-30 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-30 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-30 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-30 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | H | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-30 | 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-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-30 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-30 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-30 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-30 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-30 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-30 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-30 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-30 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-30 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-30 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-30 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2024-09-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-24 |
| 2023-11-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-12-31 |
| 2023-11-16 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Health | corrected 2023-12-31 |
| 2023-11-16 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-31 |
| 2023-11-16 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-31 |
| 2023-11-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-31 |
| 2023-11-16 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-31 |
| 2023-11-16 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-31 |
| 2023-11-16 | 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-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-31 |
| 2023-11-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-31 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-30 | Fine | $70,421 |
| 2024-02-06 | Fine | $4,558 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLINGTON HEALTHCARE SERVICES LP | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 09/29/2008 |
| ANDWELL INVESTMENTS, LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 01/10/2012 |
| ANDREWS, JAMES | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 01/10/2012 |
| ANDREWS, JAMES | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/31/2007 |
| ANDREWS, JAMES | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/03/2007 |
| KELMAN, MOSHE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2023 |
| ANDREWS, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/31/2007 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 115020. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.