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HomeVermontBel Aire Center

Bel Aire Center

35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, VT 058558023342878
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
58
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $286,973

How Bel Aire Center Compares in Vermont

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Vermont. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
VT average
2.9/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
VT average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
VT average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.65 hrs/day
VT average
4.22 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.70 hrs/day
VT average
0.80 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
59.3%
VT average
55.4%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Vermont average of 2.9/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Vermont average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.65 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.22.
Reported RN time is 0.70 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.80.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 24, 2024
Most recent cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 17, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
Vermont median
Private Room
$12,419/mo
Vermont median
Orleans County 65+
6,370
23.2% of county
County Population
27,459
Orleans County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Bel Aire Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Newport, Vermont with 58 certified beds. It has been operating since 1995. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
58
Avg Residents/Day
44.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 27, 1995
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Orleans
Last Inspection
Jul 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13
Weighted Score
133.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (31)

F0726Actual Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 1, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Actual Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 1, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 1, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Oct 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Actual Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Sep 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0887Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Aug 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Apr 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Apr 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Apr 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0726Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Apr 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Apr 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Apr 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0865Minimal Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Apr 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 1 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$286,973
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineJul 17, 2025
$79,073
FineApr 1, 2026
$207,900

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.03 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.92 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.70 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.65 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.36 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
59.3%
RN Turnover
58.3%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (20)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GENESIS VT HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Mar 1, 2009
FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GEN OPERATIONS I LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GEN OPERATIONS II LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GENESIS OPERATIONS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2009
SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
WHITMAN, ARNOLD5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 2, 2015
BERG, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 2, 2015
BRIDGEFORD, LAURACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
MENDELSON, AVICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
HAYATI, ZABIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 2, 2020
MAYHEW, ROSE MARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
MORRIS, DIANEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
GENESIS OPERATIONS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 10, 2025
POWERBACK REHABILITATION LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2019
HAYATI, ZABIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 10, 2025
MAYHEW, ROSE MARYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 10, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Bel Aire Center and nearby alternatives.

All Vermont facilities
Bel Aire Center
Newport, VTCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $286,973
Maple Lane Nursing Home
Barton, VT10.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Union House Nursing Home
Glover, VT19.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $18,418
Greensboro Nursing Home
Greensboro, VT25.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Pines Rehab & Health Center
Lyndonville, VT31.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
The Manor, Inc.
Morrisville, VT32.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $140,856
St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab
Saint Johnsbury, VT35.6 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $314,323
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Bel Aire Center
Newport, VT · Current facility
—2/52/52/5$286,973
Maple Lane Nursing Home
Barton, VT
10.8 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Union House Nursing Home
Glover, VT
19.2 mi3/53/54/5$18,418
Greensboro Nursing Home
Greensboro, VT
25.3 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
Pines Rehab & Health Center
Lyndonville, VT
31.3 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
The Manor, Inc.
Morrisville, VT
32.8 mi3/53/54/5$140,856
St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab
Saint Johnsbury, VT
35.6 mi1/51/53/5$314,323

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Bel Aire Center?▾
Bel Aire Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Bel Aire Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Vermont is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $12,419/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Bel Aire Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Bel Aire Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Bel Aire Center had 13 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 17, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $286,973.
What are the staffing levels at Bel Aire Center?▾
Bel Aire Center provides 3.65 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours, 0.92 LPN hours, and 2.03 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 59.3%.
How many beds does Bel Aire Center have?▾
Bel Aire Center has 58 certified beds with an average of 44.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 77% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Bel Aire Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Vermont. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.

Part of Genesis Healthcare

This chain operates 185 facilities. View all →