Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise exceptional physical and occupational therapy. Still worth an in-person visit.
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Belair Care Center INC has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Public reviewers frequently mention: exceptional physical and occupational therapy and clean, well-maintained, and home-like facility. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Belair Care Center is widely praised for its exceptional physical and occupational therapy departments, which many families credit for their loved ones' successful recoveries and return to independence. While the facility is frequently described as clean, hotel-like, and welcoming, a subset of reviewers reports serious concerns regarding understaffing, particularly during nights and weekends, as well as inconsistent communication during discharge.
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“The physical and occupational therapists are the best! My team was Aknu, Joe & Bri - hard working, attentive, funny and driven. When you think you can’t do an exercise, they stand by you and ask you to try.”
“The only thing I could say is there isn't much safety on who calls in about your family member. I don't like that part at all. Another negative is everyone goes on break at the same time so no coverage.”
“The Admins are gracious and accommodating .. the PT/OT is excellent and the Social Director is wonderful BUT there is not enough staff to take care of the patients..The CNAs. are stretched to the max.”
This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility has recurring deficiencies in care planning, medication management, and fire safety systems across all three surveys. One deficiency was triggered by a family complaint regarding the facility's response to alleged violations. While all issues have been corrected according to state records, the pattern shows ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent standards in resident care coordination and building safety compliance that families should discuss during visits.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Belair Care Center INC
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National Health Care Associates
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Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 1 of 43 (Highest rating)
Owners
Estate of Mayer Laufer
Owner · Organization
Ostreicher, Marvin
Owner
Laufer, Doris
Owner (parent company)
Bokow, Michael
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
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