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Complaint Investigation

Bel Aire Center

September 2, 2025 · Newport, VT · 35 Bel-aire Drive
Citations 1
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 58
Provider ID 475049
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Bel Aire Center
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Inspection Summary

Bel Aire Center in Newport, VT — inspection on September 2, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0760
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Actual Harm

discussing the thigh swelling with a bruise type area.

She stated, This was a med [medication] error.

This should not have happened.An interview was conducted with LPN [Licensed Practice Nurse] #1 on 9/2/25 at 10:09 AM. LPN#1 stated she transcribed the orders from the resident's discharge papers.

She stated, I did not hand off the check to the next person. I'm not sure if I should have. I wasn't alone that day but I'm not sure what happened. I don't know the process.[After the resident was sent to the hospital] They did an in-service education with a quiz.I still don't know the process. I'm trying to figure it out myself.An interview was conducted with the DON [Director of Nursing] on 9/2/25 at 10:50 AM.

The DON stated, Most days orders come in and unit clerk puts them in.

She wasn't here that day.

Then [the medication is] recheck [ed] from admitting nurse, checked again by a second time.The order was not checked a second time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Newport, VT, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Bel Aire Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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