Bel Aire Center
35 Bel-Aire Drive · Newport, VT · 05855 · 8023342878
58 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Genesis Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $286,973 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
4 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$286,973 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
67% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.88 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.58 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 67% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $286,973 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · H April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2025
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.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 1, 2026 | Fine | $207,900 |
| July 17, 2025 | Fine | $79,073 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 475049 · certified since January 27, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.