Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Belvedere Center, Genesis Healthcare, The
2507 Chestnut Street, Chester, PA · (610) 872-5373
- Certified beds
- 150
- Residents per day
- 132
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Genesis Healthcare
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- August 15, 1983
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How this home got 3 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Pennsylvania.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★3 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among Pennsylvania homes
Belvedere Center, Genesis Healthcare, The carries 44 inspection points. That is fewer than 57% of Pennsylvania's 652 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Pennsylvania: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–8 pts
- 4★ 8–33 pts
- 3★ 33–65 pts
- 2★ 65–128 pts
- 1★ over 128 pts
Bars show every rated home in Pennsylvania by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
23 health citations on record since 2024. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (1)
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G
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Everything else, by area of care
Resident Assessment and Care Planning7D
- D
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- D
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care7D
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Resident Rights5D
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- D
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.
- D
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- D
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Pharmacy Service2E
- E
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.
- E
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation1D
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspection history
2026-07-16
8 health deficiencies · 4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
2025-08-15
6 health deficiencies · 26 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2024-07-18
9 health deficiencies · 6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 15 min of nursing staff time a day, 33 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 15 min
Pennsylvania average
3 h 54 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 26% of nursing staff and 21% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$37,902 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-18 | Fine | $37,902 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.8 pts better | 0.7 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.4 pts better | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine6.8 pts better | 94.6% | 87.8% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine6.3 pts better | 100.0% | 93.7% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.6 pts better | 1.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms0.8 pts better | 13.0% | 13.8% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight0.1 pts better | 5.9% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication5.8 pts worse | 25.9% | 20.1% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication6.9 pts worse | 24.5% | 17.6% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.2 pts better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened3.9 pts worse | 19.3% | 15.4% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased4.1 pts worse | 20.5% | 16.4% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.6 pts better | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1 pts worse | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence3.5 pts worse | 28.5% | 25.0% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers0.6 pts better | 4.1% | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine12.9 pts worse | 57.9% | 70.8% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit9 pts worse | 18.5% | 9.5% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.2 pts worse | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine12.9 pts worse | 58.0% | 70.9% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission6.8 pts better | 15.2% | 22.0% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
20 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Operations Iv LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 100% | 5 facilities |
| Berg, Michael | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 165 facilities |
| Bewley, Joseph | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Bewley, Joseph | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Bridgeford, Laura | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 148 facilities |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 155 facilities |
| Gen Operations I LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 164 facilities |
| Gen Operations Ii LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 164 facilities |
| Genesis Healthcare Inc | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 161 facilities |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 164 facilities |
| Genesis Holdings LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 152 facilities |
| Ghc Holdings LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 118 facilities |
| Mendelson, Avi | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 147 facilities |
| Morris, Diane | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 60 facilities |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 156 facilities |
| Whitman, Arnold | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 153 facilities |
| Whitman, Arnold | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 153 facilities |
| Whitman, Arnold | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 153 facilities |
| Zirker, William | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Zirker, William | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
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Fire safety
36 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Emergency Preparedness13F
- F
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- F
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- F
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- E
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
- E
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- E
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
- E
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- E
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- E
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- E
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- E
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
- C
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
- C
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Egress7F
- E
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- E
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- E
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- E
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.
Smoke7F
- F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems5F
- E
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- C
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Miscellaneous2F
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Construction1E
- E
Use approved construction type or materials.
Services1F
- F
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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