Belaire Health Care Center
Gastonia, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345457) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $202,719
Phone: (704) 867-7300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Belaire Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.
Belaire Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Yes, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $202,719.00 for Belaire Health Care Center, though there have been no payment denials. CMS does not currently display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Belaire Health Care Center is a 80-certified-bed nursing home in Gastonia, NC (Gaston County), operating as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. As of the latest CMS data, the facility houses an average of 76.4 residents daily and has been federally certified since May 13, 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare, Belaire holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its staffing rating is 2 stars, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.45 per resident per day, with 0.33 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $202,719.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is currently displayed by CMS for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
Belaire Health Care Center is part of the Lifeworks Rehab chain, which includes 64 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.1 stars. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Belaire Health Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Belaire Health Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours, with a 44.9% nursing turnover rate and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $202,719.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not currently display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Belaire Health Care Center has 80 certified beds and an average daily census of 76.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Lifeworks Rehab chain, which includes 64 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 13, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (2 stars), health inspections (2 stars), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (4 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7048677300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 7048677300 to arrange a visit and review current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view up-to-date details for Belaire Health Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345457?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.