Bel Aire Center
Newport, Vermont · CCN 475049
16 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2017.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 55
- Surveys
- 16
- Harm or worse
- 7
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 58
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- GENESIS HEALTHCARE
- County
- Orleans · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1995
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 2
- Health inspection
- 2
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 22 for-profit facilities in Vermont.
Last survey on record
Apr 1, 2026
222 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.65 | 3.96 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.70 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 59.3% | 60.1% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $214,208 across 2 penalties
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G39.7% | H13.2% | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1445.2% | E1032.3% | F13.2% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C26.5% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6573×
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F6893×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F6092×
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F6972×
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- F7252×
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Bel Aire Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Actual harm, patternF726Apr 1, 2026
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide education and ensure nursing competencies regarding the application and monitoring of an Unna boot (compression dressing impregnated with healing agents) for 3 of 3 nursing staff. As a result, Resident #1 developed a large necrotic ulcer on his/her foot requiring admission to the hospital which later resulted in a below the knee amputation.Findings include:Per record review, Resident #1 had a BIMS (Brief Interview of Mental Status) of 14, indicating no cognitive impairment. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF657Apr 1, 2026
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure care plans were updated with a new intervention for 1 of 3 residents sampled (Resident #1). As a result, the resident sustained a necrotic ulcer on his/her right foot related to improper application of an Unna boot (compression dressing impregnated with healing agents) requiring admission to the hospital which later resulted in a below the knee amputation. Findings include: Per record review, Resident #1 had a BIMS (Brief Interview of Mental Status) of 14, indicating no cognitive impairment. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF689Oct 17, 2025
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents remained as free from accidents as possible related to falls for 3 of 3 sampled residents (Residents #1, #2, and #3) by failing to ensure assistive devices functioned properly, provide adequate supervision, and create and implement effective, timely interventions that would reduce the likelihood of future falls. As a result, Resident #1 suffered a fall that resulted in pain, a fractured nose, a left humerus (upper arm bone) fracture, and rib fractures. This is a repeat deficiency for this facility, with the violations cited during the previous recertification survey dated 7/17/25. Findings include:1. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF760Sep 2, 2025
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (Resident #1) of three sampled residents was free from significant medication errors which resulted in a resident developing DVT [Deep Vein Thrombosis] and being transferred to the emergency department. Findings include: Per record review of Resident #1's EMR [Electronic Medical Record] Resident #1 has diagnoses of a right femur fracture, muscle weakness, anxiety, and atrial fibrillation [a condition where the heart beats irregularly]. Resident #1 has a BIMS [Brief Interview of Mental Status] score of 7 as of 8/4/25, indicating Resident #1 has cognitive impairment. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF692Mar 29, 2021
Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure that 1 of 5 sampled residents (Resident #1) maintained adequate parameters of nutritional status. Resident #1 experienced a significant unplanned weight loss and an electrolyte imbalance. Specifically, the facility failed to identify an unplanned significant weight loss and failed to follow the facility's policy of assessing and implementing increased monitoring and implementation of nutritional interventions to maintain weight/nutritional status. […]
Read 23 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 23 of 55 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Apr 1, 2026Complaint3 findings · 2 harm
- Oct 17, 2025Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
- Sep 2, 2025Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Jul 17, 2025Standard and complaint7 findings
- Aug 12, 2024Complaint3 findings
- Apr 24, 2024Standard and complaint11 findings
- Apr 5, 2023Standard4 findings
- Mar 30, 2022Standard2 findings
Show the 8 earlier surveys
- Mar 29, 2021Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
- Aug 28, 2019Standard1 finding
- Aug 30, 2017Standard3 findings · 2 harm
- Sep 21, 2016Standard6 findings
- Jul 8, 2014Complaint2 findings
- Jul 18, 2012—5 findings
- Aug 4, 2011—1 finding
- May 18, 2011—2 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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