The Vardell Report.Belaire Health Care Center

Across 5 inspections from November 2023 to September 2026, state surveyors documented 15 findings at Belaire Health Care Center; 10 have a recorded correction and 5 await one; CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections

5

2023–2026, standard and complaint

Findings

15

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

10

Of 15 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

2

2 fines; payment not published

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Sep 82026

   Standard health inspection

   5 findings

   • F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F575Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.Level CPotential for minimal harmDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. Jul 302025

   Standard health inspection

   5 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Level HActual harmCorrected Aug 27, 2025
   • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 27, 2025
   • F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 27, 2025
   • F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 27, 2025
   • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 27, 2025

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $84,529 imposed July 30, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of July 30, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. Jun 242025

   Complaint investigation

   2 findings

   • F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2025
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

4. May 92024

   Standard health inspection

   1 finding

   • F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 24, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

5. Nov 282023

   Complaint investigation

   2 findings

   • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Dec 23, 2023
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Dec 23, 2023

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $118,190 imposed November 28, 2023. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the complaint investigation of November 28, 2023, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Coordinating Mental Health Screening, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F644 in May 2024 and July 2025. This citation covers whether assessments are coordinated with the state’s pre-admission screening for mental illness and intellectual disability (PASARR), and referrals made. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2324252526F644 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Quality of Care, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F684 in November 2023 and June 2025. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2324252526F684 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Citation F552, No Recorded Correction

   F552 was cited in September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The September 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   2324252526F552 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Citation F575, No Recorded Correction

   F575 was cited in September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. The most serious was level C (potential for minimal harm). The September 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   2324252526F575 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Citation F583, No Recorded Correction

   F583 was cited in September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The September 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   2324252526F583 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Citation F847, No Recorded Correction

   F847 was cited in September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. The most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more). The September 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   2324252526F847 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Citation F921, No Recorded Correction

   F921 was cited in September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The September 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   2324252526F921 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   How do you arrange services for residents with a mental illness or an intellectual disability?

   Coordinating Mental Health Screening: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

2. 02

   How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?

   Quality of Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level J.

3. 03

   What changed after F552 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F552: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The September 8, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

4. 04

   What changed after F575 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F575: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level C. The September 8, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

5. 05

   What changed after F583 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F583: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The September 8, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

6. 06

   What changed after F847 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F847: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level F. The September 8, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

7. 07

   What changed after F921 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F921: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level E. The September 8, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

8. 08

   How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

   No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

9. 09

   What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?

   An $84,529 civil money penalty was imposed July 30, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds two enforcement actions in the window.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the North Carolina state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  North Carolina state survey agency

  Inspection Nov 28, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  North Carolina state survey agency

  Inspection May 9, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  North Carolina state survey agency

  Inspection Jun 24, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  North Carolina state survey agency

  Inspection Jul 30, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  North Carolina state survey agency

  Inspection Sep 8, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 345457

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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