Cycle 1
Health 2025-07-17 · Fire 2024-04-24
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Newport, VT
Bel Aire Center
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $121,650 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, VT
(802) 334-2878
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
58
Certified beds
Average residents
47
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Genesis Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1995-01-27
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
193 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 3 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.87
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.81 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.80
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.90 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.11
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.60 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.78
All reported nurse hours · state 4.31 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.67
RN + LPN hours · state 1.71 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.39
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.69 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.71
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.52 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.09
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.86
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.77
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.37
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
55%
Annual RN turnover · state 47% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
66%
Annual nurse turnover · state 60% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
4,291
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
40.53
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9934
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
4.14
Baseline 17.69% · Performance 19.51% · Measure score 4.14 · Achievement 4.14 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
5.87
Baseline 6.03% · Performance 6.08% · Measure score 5.87 · Achievement 5.87 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
5.51
Baseline 38.30% · Performance 41.18% · Measure score 5.51 · Achievement 5.51 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0.69
Baseline 3.49 hours · Performance 3.27 hours · Measure score 0.69 · Achievement 0.69 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.16% |
10.72%
1.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 149 · Observed rate 5.37% · Lower 95% interval 6.21% |
| Discharge to community | 55.36% |
50.57%
4.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 161 · Observed rate 51.55% · Lower 95% interval 46.68% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.96 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 98.26% |
95.27%
3 pts better
|
Numerator 113 · Denominator 115 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.74% |
0.77%
1 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 115 |
| Discharge self-care score | 56.1% |
53.69%
2.4 pts better
|
Numerator 46 · Denominator 82 |
| Discharge mobility score | 43.9% |
50.94%
7 pts worse
|
Numerator 36 · Denominator 82 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 4.35% |
2.29%
2.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 115 · Adjusted rate 6.49% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.08% |
7.12%
1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 93 · Observed rate 3.23% · Lower 95% interval 3.36% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 3.39% |
8.2%
4.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 59 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 94.2% |
42%
52.2 pts better
|
Numerator 65 · Denominator 69 |
| Discharge function score | 59.76% |
56.45%
3.3 pts better
|
Numerator 49 · Denominator 82 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 97.14% |
95.95%
1.2 pts better
|
Numerator 34 · Denominator 35 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 98.39% |
96.28%
2.1 pts better
|
Numerator 61 · Denominator 62 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 56.14% |
25.2%
30.9 pts better
|
Numerator 32 · Denominator 57 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
1.4
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.3 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.2 |
2.5
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.2 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.0% |
95.4%
1.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.3% · Q2 92.5% · Q3 91.2% · Q4 97.0% · 4Q avg 94.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
97.6%
2.4 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.0% |
5.9%
3.9 pts better
|
3.3%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 10.2% |
10.0%
0.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.2% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 26.9% · Q4 9.4% · 4Q avg 10.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.1% |
6.0%
0.9 pts better
|
5.4%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 8.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 9.7% · 4Q avg 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.1% |
16.4%
0.3 pts better
|
19.6%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.0% · Q2 16.7% · Q3 15.6% · Q4 12.1% · 4Q avg 16.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.5% |
20.9%
9.4 pts better
|
16.7%
5.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.2% · Q2 6.5% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 11.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 11.3% |
19.3%
8 pts better
|
16.3%
5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.2% · Q2 12.8% · 4Q avg 11.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 16.7% |
20.3%
3.6 pts better
|
14.9%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.1% · Q2 11.4% · Q3 19.4% · Q4 19.4% · 4Q avg 16.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
1.2%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
2.4%
2.4 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.9% |
27.4%
0.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 29.0% · Q2 38.2% · Q3 26.2% · Q4 15.7% · 4Q avg 27.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 10.2% |
6.1%
4.1 pts worse
|
5.1%
5.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.4% · Q2 16.2% · Q3 12.5% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 10.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.4% |
84.4%
7 pts better
|
81.7%
9.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 90.8% · Q2 89.5% · Q3 92.9% · Q4 92.2% · 4Q avg 91.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 15.0% |
17.6%
2.6 pts better
|
12.0%
3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 15.0% · Observed 14.6% · Expected 10.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.0% |
1.9%
0.9 pts better
|
1.6%
0.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 1.8% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.8% |
78.9%
15.9 pts better
|
79.7%
15.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 30.5% |
21.5%
9 pts worse
|
23.9%
6.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 30.5% · Observed 26.0% · Expected 20.3% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-04-24 · Fire 2023-04-05
14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-04-05 · Fire 2022-03-30
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
C · Minimal harm
2025-07-17
E13 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-08-28
C · Minimal harm
2025-07-17
E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2025-08-28
C · Minimal harm
2025-07-17
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-08-28
C · Minimal harm
2023-04-05
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Not marked corrected
C · Minimal harm
2022-03-30
K325 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Not marked corrected
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-10-17
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-11-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-17
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-11-19
G · Actual harm
2025-09-02
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-09-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-17
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-08-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-17
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-08-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-17
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-08-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-17
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-17
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-17
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-17
F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-12
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-09-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-12
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-09-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-12
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-09-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-24
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-24
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-06-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-24
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-06-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-24
F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2024-06-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-24
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-06-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-24
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-06-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-24
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-06-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-24
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-06-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-24
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-06-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-24
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-24
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-06-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-05
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-05
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-05
C · Minimal harm
2023-04-05
F865 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2023-04-21
C · Minimal harm
2023-04-05
F868 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2023-04-21
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$121,650
2025-07-17
Fine
Fine · fine $121,650
Fine
Ownership
Genesis Vt Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Berg, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Bridgeford, Laura
Corporate Officer · Individual
Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Fishman, Steven
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Gen Operations I LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Gen Operations Ii LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Genesis Healthcare Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Genesis Healthcare LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Genesis Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Genesis Operations LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Ghc Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Hayati, Zabi
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Hccf Management Group Xi LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Mayhew, Rose Mary
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mendelson, Avi
Corporate Officer · Individual
Morris, Diane
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Sun Healthcare Group Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Sundance Rehabilitation Holdco Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Welltower Op LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Whitman, Arnold
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Zac Properties Xi LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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