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BEL-AIR MANOR NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (NEWINGTON, Connecticut)

256 NEW BRITAIN AVENUE, NEWINGTON, Connecticut 06111

Phone: 8606665689

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
71
Avg Residents/Day
68.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Capitol
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing3/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityConnecticut AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.830.71+0.13
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.523.90-0.38
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover45.2%37.3%-

Health Citation History

47 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-20Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.H – Actual Harm
2026-07-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.G – Actual Harm
2026-07-20Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-20Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-20Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-20Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-20Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-20Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-02Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-05-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesB – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-03-26Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-26Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-22Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-02-23Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-02-23Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-23Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-23Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate foot care.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-09-13Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-09-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2021-09-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-09-17Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-09-17Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-09-17Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-09-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-09-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-09-17Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-09-17Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

11 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-05-13Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Egress DeficienciesProvide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Egress DeficienciesHave horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$13,627
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-02-23Fine$13,627-

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