Gastonia, NC

Belaire Health Care Center

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $202,719 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2065 Lyon Street, Gastonia, NC

(704) 867-7300

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

80

Certified beds

Average residents

73

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Lifeworks Rehab

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1994-05-13

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

59 facilities

Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 4 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

0.55

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.59 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.18

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.87 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.69

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.33 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.42

All reported nurse hours · state 3.78 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.73

RN + LPN hours · state 1.45 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.11

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.34 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.39

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.38 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.27

Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.47

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

2.93

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.60

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

53%

Annual RN turnover · state 48% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

49%

Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,896

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

42.23

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9952

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

9.01

Baseline 19.54% · Performance 17.26% · Measure score 9.01 · Achievement 9.01 · Improvement 8.6

Healthcare-associated infections

4.87

Baseline 8.29% · Performance 6.52% · Measure score 4.87 · Achievement 4.40 · Improvement 4.87

Total nurse turnover

3.01

Performance 51.39% · Measure score 3.01 · Achievement 3.01 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0

Baseline 3.38 hours · Performance 3.10 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	13.05%	10.72% 2.3 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 320 · Observed rate 14.69% · Lower 95% interval 10.19%
Discharge to community	60.27%	50.57% 9.7 pts better	Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 324 · Observed rate 51.85% · Lower 95% interval 53.96%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.02	1.02 About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up	99.61%	95.27% 4.3 pts better	Numerator 256 · Denominator 257
Falls with major injury	0%	0.77% 0.8 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 257
Discharge self-care score	46.41%	53.69% 7.3 pts worse	Numerator 84 · Denominator 181
Discharge mobility score	51.93%	50.94% 1 pts better	Numerator 94 · Denominator 181
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	1.17%	2.29% 1.1 pts better	Numerator 3 · Denominator 257 · Adjusted rate 1.33%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	6.52%	7.12% 0.6 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 185 · Observed rate 5.95% · Lower 95% interval 3.97%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	0%	8.2% 8.2 pts worse	Numerator 0 · Denominator 114
Staff flu vaccination coverage	7.92%	42% 34.1 pts worse	Numerator 8 · Denominator 101
Discharge function score	49.72%	56.45% 6.7 pts worse	Numerator 90 · Denominator 181
Transfer of health information to provider	99.42%	95.95% 3.5 pts better	Numerator 171 · Denominator 172
Transfer of health information to patient	84.13%	96.28% 12.2 pts worse	Numerator 53 · Denominator 63
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	12.03%	25.2% 13.2 pts worse	Numerator 16 · Denominator 133

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.7	1.8 0.1 pts better	1.9 0.2 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.9	1.8 0.9 pts better	1.8 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.0%	91.5% 5.5 pts better	93.4% 3.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.3% · Q2 95.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 95.8% · 4Q avg 97.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	94.1% 5.9 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	1.8%	3.6% 1.8 pts better	3.3% 1.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.7% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 1.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	9.4%	4.8% 4.6 pts worse	11.4% 2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.7% · Q2 12.8% · Q3 15.0% · Q4 4.4% · 4Q avg 9.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	0.7%	7.2% 6.5 pts better	5.4% 4.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 0.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	14.4%	21.6% 7.2 pts better	19.6% 5.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.5% · Q2 23.5% · Q3 15.6% · Q4 11.9% · 4Q avg 14.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	1.6%	15.0% 13.4 pts better	16.7% 15.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0% About the same	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	70.2%	21.5% 48.7 pts worse	16.3% 53.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 70.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	37.7%	16.8% 20.9 pts worse	14.9% 22.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 40.0% · Q2 54.5% · Q3 31.0% · Q4 26.3% · 4Q avg 37.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.9% 0.9 pts better	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% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	3.0%	2.6% 0.4 pts worse	1.7% 1.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 4.9% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	21.6%	21.2% 0.4 pts worse	19.8% 1.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.9% · Q2 17.5% · Q3 29.3% · Q4 16.7% · 4Q avg 21.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	5.6%	6.0% 0.4 pts better	5.1% 0.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 7.4% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 5.3% · 4Q avg 5.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	69.4%	79.9% 10.5 pts worse	81.7% 12.3 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 66.2% · Q2 52.6% · Q3 70.0% · Q4 93.0% · 4Q avg 69.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	10.4%	13.2% 2.8 pts better	12.0% 1.6 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 10.4% · Observed 11.0% · Expected 11.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.8%	1.5% 0.7 pts better	1.6% 0.8 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.5% · Q2 0.5% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	76.7%	78.1% 1.4 pts worse	79.7% 3 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 76.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	19.6%	22.9% 3.3 pts better	23.9% 4.3 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.6% · Observed 20.0% · Expected 24.3% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-07-30 · Fire 2024-05-09

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-09 · Fire 2023-01-20

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-01-20 · Fire 2021-07-15

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

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.

Corrected 2024-08-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-08-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-08-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-08-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2023-03-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-03-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

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.

Corrected 2023-03-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-03-31

C · Minimal harm 2023-01-20

K221 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.

Corrected 2023-03-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-15

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2021-09-13

Inspection history

Recent health citations

H · Actual harm 2025-07-30

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2025-08-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

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 2025-08-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

F627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2025-08-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2025-08-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-08-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-24

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-07-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-24

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-07-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-09

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2024-05-24

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-11-28

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-12-23

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-11-28

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-12-23

H · Actual harm 2023-01-20

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 2023-02-06

H · Actual harm 2023-01-20

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2023-02-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

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 2023-02-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2023-02-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2023-02-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

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 2023-02-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-20

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2023-02-06

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$84,529 2025-07-30

Fine

Fine · fine $84,529

Fine

$118,190 2023-11-28

Fine

Fine · fine $118,190

Fine

Ownership

Belaire Holdings I LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2021-05-28

Carver, Dennis

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-09-13

Charles 1994 Family Grantor Trust