Charlotte, NC · 12 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Charlotte's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,650–$11,220/mo
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Belaire Health Care Center
2065 Lyon Street, Gastonia, NC 28052 · Gaston County
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (76 of 80 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Gastonia
Belaire Health Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Gastonia, NC, with 80 certified beds and an average of about 76 residents per day. It operates as part of the Lifeworks Rehab network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.47 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.44 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $202,719 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.47 hrs/resident/day)
- •$202,719 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Gastonia options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 80
- Avg. residents/day
- 76
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Lifeworks Rehab
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 345457
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,650–$11,220/mo (median $9,650) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Charlotte prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.47
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.44
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 42.7%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 7
- Federal fines
- 2 ($202,719)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2025-07-30
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (17 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-07-30Severity H — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
2025-07-30Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
2025-07-30Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-07-30Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-07-30Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
2025-06-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2025-06-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-05-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-30 | Fine | $84,529 |
| 2023-11-28 | Fine | $118,190 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
2065 Lyon Street, Gastonia, NC
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Belaire Health Care Center
How much does Belaire Health Care Center cost?
Belaire Health Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Gastonia, NC area typically runs $8,650–$11,220 per month (median $9,650, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Belaire Health Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Belaire Health Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Belaire Health Care Center?
Staff provide about 3.47 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Belaire Health Care Center?
Belaire Health Care Center has 17 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-30). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Belaire Health Care Center have availability?
Typically 95% full (76 of 80 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Belaire Health Care Center offer?
Belaire Health Care Center in Gastonia, NC offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 80 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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