CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 4750492026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Bel Aire Center

35 Bel-Aire Drive · Newport, VT 05855 · Orleans County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds58CMS provider file
Recent citation rows36current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-07-17132024-04-243
Cycle 22024-04-24132023-04-051
Cycle 32023-04-0552022-03-301
02 / CITATION DETAIL

36 rows in the current release

4 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 7 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-04-01 · HEALTHF0657Severity G · isolated actual harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-06 · complaint
2026-04-01 · HEALTHF0726Severity H · pattern of actual harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-06 · complaint
2026-04-01 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-06 · complaint
2025-10-17 · HEALTHF0604Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-19 · complaint
2025-10-17 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-19 · complaint
2025-09-02 · HEALTHF0760Severity G · isolated actual harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-26 · complaint
2025-07-17 · FIREE0013Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-28
2025-07-17 · FIREE0030Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-28
2025-07-17 · FIREE0039Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-28
2025-07-17 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-28
2025-07-17 · HEALTHF0689Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-28 · complaint
2025-07-17 · HEALTHF0697Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-28
2025-07-17 · HEALTHF0725Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-28 · complaint
2025-07-17 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-28
2025-07-17 · HEALTHF0883Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-28
2025-07-17 · HEALTHF0887Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-28
2024-08-12 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-26 · complaint
2024-08-12 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-26 · complaint
2024-08-12 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-26 · complaint
2024-04-24 · HEALTHF0561Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-07
2024-04-24 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-07 · complaint
2024-04-24 · HEALTHF0655Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-07
2024-04-24 · HEALTHF0657Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-07
2024-04-24 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-07
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2026-04-01Fine$207,9000
2025-07-17Fine$79,0730
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • GENESIS VT HOLDINGS LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 03/01/2009
  • FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 02/02/2015
  • GEN OPERATIONS I LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 02/02/2015
  • GEN OPERATIONS II LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 02/02/2015
  • GENESIS HEALTHCARE INCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 02/02/2015
  • GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 02/02/2015
  • GENESIS HOLDINGS LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 02/02/2015
  • GENESIS OPERATIONS LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 03/01/2009
  • GHC HOLDINGS LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 04/01/2011
  • SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 02/02/2015
  • WHITMAN, ARNOLDIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 02/02/2015
  • BERG, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/02/2015
  • BRIDGEFORD, LAURAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2024
  • MENDELSON, AVIIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2024
  • HAYATI, ZABIIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/02/2020
  • MAYHEW, ROSE MARYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2024
  • MORRIS, DIANEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
  • GENESIS OPERATIONS LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/10/2025

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.65per resident day
RN hours0.70per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.36per resident day
Staff turnover59.3%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Vermont ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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