Nursing homes › Vermont › Bel Aire Center
35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, VT 05855 · 8023342878 · 58 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Genesis Healthcare, a group operating 185 facilities in 18 states. Group record: average rating 2.4/5, 25 abuse citation icons, 18 facilities on the Special Focus list, $7,901,461 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.65 (Vermont median: 4.11). RN hours: 0.70. Weekend total: 3.36. Nursing staff turnover: 59%.
All-time on record: 31 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | 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. | H | complaint | corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-04-01 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-04-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2025-10-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-11-19 |
| 2025-10-17 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-11-19 |
| 2025-09-02 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-07-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-07-17 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-07-17 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-07-17 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-07-17 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-07-17 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-07-17 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-28 |
| 2024-08-12 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-12 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-12 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-04-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-24 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-24 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-24 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-24 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-24 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-24 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-24 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-24 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-24 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2023-04-05 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-05 |
| 2023-04-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-05 |
| 2023-04-05 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | C | Health | corrected 2023-04-21 |
| 2023-04-05 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | C | Health | corrected 2023-04-21 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Fine | $207,900 |
| 2025-07-17 | Fine | $79,073 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENESIS VT HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 03/01/2009 |
| FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GEN OPERATIONS I LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GEN OPERATIONS II LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GENESIS OPERATIONS LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 03/01/2009 |
| SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| WHITMAN, ARNOLD | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| BERG, MICHAEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/02/2015 |
| BRIDGEFORD, LAURA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| MENDELSON, AVI | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| HAYATI, ZABI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/02/2020 |
| MAYHEW, ROSE MARY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| MORRIS, DIANE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 475049. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.