Bell Convalescent Hospital
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0692
F 0692 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
weight records did not indicate the resident was weighed on 11/27/2025. The DON stated Resident 3's progress notes did not indicate reasons why Resident 3 was not weighed on 11/27/2025, 11/28/2025, and 12/13/2025. The DON stated it was important for residents to be weighed on admission because weight can indicate a resident's health status. The DON stated the facility did not follow its P&P when Resident 3 was not weighed on 11/27/2025 as part of Resident 3's admission, then weekly on 12/13/2025. During a
review of facility's P&P titled, Weight Assessment and Interventions, dated 11/2017, the P&P indicated, it was the facility's policy to monitor patient's weight. The P&P indicated the nursing staff should measure resident's weights on admission, the next day and weekly for 4 weeks thereafter. The P&P indicated, weights should be recorded in each unit's Weight Record chart or notebook and in the individual's medical record.
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL in BELL, CA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in BELL, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.