Belaire Health Care Center in Gastonia, NC was fined $202,719 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 17 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Belaire Health Care Center (Gastonia, NC) — $202,719 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Belaire Health Care Center in Gastonia, NC was fined $202,719 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 17 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


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


• Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.


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


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


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


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.