Belaire Health Care Center

2065 Lyon Street · Gastonia, NC · 28052 · 7048677300

80 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Lifeworks Rehab

Why this verdict

  • Federal penalties on record: $84,529 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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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.

$84,529 in federal fines in the last 24 months

1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 46
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 63
Federal penalties 15% 41
Trend 10% 78
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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.473.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.440.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.18≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year43%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $202,719

Inspection citations (17 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · H July 30, 2025

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected August 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected August 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected August 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected August 27, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Corrected August 27, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 24, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 24, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected July 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected May 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Immediate jeopardy · J November 28, 2023 · 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 December 23, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Immediate jeopardy · J November 28, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected December 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · H January 20, 2023

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

    Corrected February 6, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Actual harm · H January 20, 2023

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected February 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 20, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Corrected February 6, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E January 20, 2023

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

    Corrected February 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 20, 2023

    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 February 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E January 20, 2023

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Corrected February 6, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D January 20, 2023

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected February 6, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
July 30, 2025Fine$84,529
November 28, 2023Fine$118,190

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345457 · certified since May 13, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.