Belvedere Center, Genesis Healthcare, the
2507 Chestnut Street · Chester, PA · 19013 · 6108725373
150 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Genesis Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $37,902 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
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.24 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 22% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $89,766 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 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 September 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G August 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
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 September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 6, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 6, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 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 November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 6, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 18, 2024 | Fine | $37,902 |
| October 6, 2023 | Fine | $51,864 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395595 · certified since August 15, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.