Bel-Air Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

256 New Britain Avenue · Newington, CT · 06111 · 8606665689

71 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ryders Health Management

  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

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Red flags

2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 46
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 75
Federal penalties 15% 74
Trend 10% 87
Context 5% 75

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.543.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.860.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.26≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year34%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $13,627

Inspection citations (40 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E June 2, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected June 19, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025

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

    Corrected June 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025

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

    Corrected June 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected June 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025

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

    Corrected June 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025

    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.

    Corrected June 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E May 13, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected June 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected June 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected June 19, 2025 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · B May 13, 2025

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Corrected June 19, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • No harm found · B May 13, 2025

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected June 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected February 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Immediate jeopardy · J February 23, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · J February 23, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Corrected April 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D February 23, 2024 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected April 3, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D February 23, 2024 · found via complaint

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Corrected April 3, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D February 23, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Corrected April 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023

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

    Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023

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

    Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023

    Provide appropriate foot care.

    Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
February 23, 2024Fine$13,627

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075393 · certified since July 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.