BELAIR CARE CENTER INC

Belair Care Center Inc is a skilled nursing facility located at 2478 Jerusalem Ave in Bellmore, New York, within Nassau County. The facility operates 102 certified beds and is classified under for-profit individual ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest rating. Belair Care Center Inc holds an overall CMS star rating of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating, based on findings from state inspectors examining compliance with federal regulations, stands at 4 stars. The staffing rating, which reflects the levels of nursing staff relative to resident census, is also rated at 4 stars. The quality measure rating, derived from clinical data reported on resident health outcomes, is rated at 5 stars. Each of these component ratings contributes to the overall score and reflects different aspects of facility performance as measured by CMS data. Belair Care Center Inc is certified to participate in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare coverage at skilled nursing facilities typically applies to short-term stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to federal eligibility criteria. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet state financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals and families are encouraged to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits specialist to determine specific coverage applicability, as individual circumstances vary. When compared to national averages, Belair Care Center Inc performs above average across multiple CMS rating categories. The national overall average sits at 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars represents a notable difference from that benchmark. The health inspection and staffing ratings of 4 stars each also exceed the national midpoint. The quality measure rating of 5 stars further reflects performance above national norms in the clinical data category. These ratings are based on data compiled and published by CMS and are updated periodically as new inspection cycles and staffing submissions are processed. Prospective residents and their families are advised to review the most current CMS data directly when making care decisions, as ratings may change over time.