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Bel Aire Center

35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, VT 05855
Score: 45 / 100

Bel Aire Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 45/100. The facility ranks in the 56th percentile among Vermont nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Bel Aire Center is near the national average, with 3.78 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 28 deficiencies at Bel Aire Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.78 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.87 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.80 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.11 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.39 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.71 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

28
Total Deficiencies
Oct 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 26 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0604 Severity D
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    Oct 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity G
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Sep 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jul 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0883 Severity E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    Jul 16, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 10.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 11.5% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $121,650

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 45 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
58
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10