Bel Aire Center
Nursing Home · Newport, VT
CMS certification number475049
Contact & location
35 Bel-Aire DriveNewport, VT 05855
Orleans County
- Phone
- (802) 334-2878
- ZIP code
- 05855 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 58
- Residents per day
- 44.7 (77% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Thirty Five Bel-Aire Drive SNF Operations LLC
- Chain
- Genesis Healthcare (184 facilities, avg 2.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- January 27, 1995
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.65 (state 4.22 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.70 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.92 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.03 (state 2.54 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.36 (state 3.66 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 59.3 (state 55.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 58.3 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 17, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 13.0 (state 8.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 8
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 31 health · 5 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | 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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
H Actual harm |
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. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-04-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-11-19 |
| 2025-10-17 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-19 |
| 2025-09-02 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
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. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-07-17 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-07-17 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-28 |
| 2024-08-12 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-12 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-04-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-24 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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 F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-24 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-24 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-05 |
| 2023-04-05 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-21 |
| 2023-04-05 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-21 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $286,973 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Fine | $207,900 |
| 2025-07-17 | Fine | $79,073 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis VT Holdings LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Gen Operations I LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Gen Operations II LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Genesis Healthcare INC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Genesis Holdings LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Genesis Operations LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| GHC Holdings LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Sun Healthcare Group INC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Whitman, Arnold (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Genesis Operations LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hayati, Zabi (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mayhew, Rose Mary (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Powerback Rehabilitation LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Berg, Michael (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bridgeford, Laura (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mendelson, Avi (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hayati, Zabi (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mayhew, Rose Mary (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morris, Diane (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Bel Aire Center?
Bel Aire Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in Vermont.
How many beds does Bel Aire Center have?
It has 58 certified beds and cares for about 45 residents per day.
Has Bel Aire Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $286,973 in the last three years.
Who owns Bel Aire Center?
It is part of Genesis Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Bel Aire Center?
(802) 334-2878. The facility is located at 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, VT 05855.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.