Home / Connecticut / Newington
Bel-Air Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
256 New Britain Avenue, Newington, CT 06111 · Capitol County · (860) 666-5689
71 certified beds, about 73 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1993
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 075393 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 13, 2025, inspectors cited 11 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.4, the national average 9.2).
Of 47 health citations since September 2021, 4 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $13,627 in the last three years; the largest was $13,627, and the latest is dated February 23, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.44 hours per resident per day, against 3.73 across Connecticut and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.87 of those hours.
40.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Connecticut average 37.4%).
CMS links it to Ryders Health Management, an affiliated group of 7 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
809/21
1009/23
502/24
101/25
203/25
1105/25
106/25
907/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 47 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
2J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
1H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
35D
3E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
2B
3C
July 20, 2026Complaint inspection · 9 citations
- H Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, camera footage, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #2) reviewed for pain management, the facility failed to ensure the resident remained free of significant medication errors. This included failure to administer and replace fentanyl patches every 72 hours as ordered, maintain accountability of fentanyl patches as controlled substances, accurately transcribe and implement physician's medication orders, administer oxycodone every four (4) hours as ordered, recognize and correct medication administration errors, and adequately assess and manage Resident #2's pain. These failures resulted in repeated missed, delayed, inaccurately documented, and unaccounted-for opioid doses resulting in uncontrolled pain and restlessness.
- G Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation, facility policies, interviews, and observations, for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #2) reviewed for pain management, the facility failed to ensure pain medications were administered according to physician's orders. This included failure to administer and replace fentanyl patches every 72 hours as ordered, maintain accountability of fentanyl patches as controlled substances, accurately transcribe and implement physician's medication orders, administer oxycodone every four (4) hours as ordered, recognize and correct medication administration errors, and adequately assess and manage Resident #2's pain. These failures resulted in missed and delayed doses of prescribed pain medication, prolonged intervals between medication administrations, unaccounted-for controlled substances and unmanaged pain.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy, camera footage and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #2) reviewed for personal care, the facility failed to ensure Resident #2 was treated with dignity and respect during the provision of care. Specifically, review of continuous camera footage revealed multiple instances in which staff failed to communicate appropriately, did not address the resident by name, did not obtain permission before providing care, and did not maintain the resident's dignity.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation, facility policy, camera footage, and interviews, for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #2) reviewed for medication administration, the facility failed to ensure an incident involving missing fentanyl patches and an allegation of neglect related to medication administration were reported to the State Agency within the required timeframe (within 2 hours).
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation, facility policy, camera footage, and interviews, for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #2) reviewed for medication administration, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of medication misappropriation and an allegation of neglect related to medication administration.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, camera footage, facility documentation/policy, and interviews, for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #2) reviewed for medication administration and care, the facility failed to ensure staff followed the individualized plan of care. Specifically, across multiple shifts and involving multiple staff members, the facility failed to ensure two (2) staff members were present for all care, including medication administration, as directed by the Resident Care Plan (RCP) and physician's order.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation, camera footage, facility policy, and interviews, for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #2) reviewed for safe transfers, the facility failed to ensure Resident #2 was transferred in accordance with the physician's order and individualized plan of care. Specifically, staff failed to use the required gait belt and rolling walker and performed transfers using an unsafe, unapproved bear hug technique despite Resident #2 exhibiting anxiety, grabbing the shower chair, and verbally indicating an inability to assist.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #2) reviewed for medication order transcription and controlled substances, the facility failed to ensure physician orders were accurately entered and transcribed into the electronic medical record and failed to ensure proper accountability and disposition of controlled substances. Resident #2's diagnoses included malignant neoplasm of the bronchus/lung, secondary malignant neoplasm of the intrathoracic lymph nodes, chronic pain syndrome, and palliative care. The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified Resident #2 had intact cognition (Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15) and required supervision or limited assistance with activities of daily living. [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations, camera footage, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #2) who were reviewed for incontinence care, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were implemented during incontinence care, specifically failing to ensure that soiled incontinence briefs and soiled linens were not placed on the floor or on clean surfaces.
June 2, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, interviews, and facility documentation for three (3) of three (3) residents (Resident #1, #2, and #3) for medication administration, the facility failed to ensure residents blood glucose levels were obtained before meals and failed to ensure insulin was administered before meals according to provider order.
May 13, 2025Standard inspection · 11 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on the tour of the Dietary Department, interview and facility documentation, the facility failed to identify expiration dates for dry stock and frozen items.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one of four residents (Resident #24) reviewed for pressure ulcers and one out of three residents (Resident #40) reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to notify the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and family/responsible party of a significant weight loss.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one resident (Resident #25) reviewed for grievances, the facility failed to notify state and local authorities of an allegation of neglect.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, observations, review of the clinical record and facility policy for 1 of 5 sampled resident (Resident #5) reviewed for side rails and for 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #53) reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to ensure the Resident Care Plan (RCP) was comprehensive to include side rail padding (Resident #5) and refusals for positioning (Resident #53).
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #23) reviewed for medication administration, the facility failed to ensure that the expiration date was checked on a narcotic medication prior to administration.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record and policy review for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #40) sampled for nutrition, the facility failed to follow a physician's order to obtain weekly weights and a reweight on a resident with a significant weight loss.
- D Ensure 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, facility policy and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the medication carts and medication storage room were free from unlabeled and expired medications and non-medication items and that medications were stored properly.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to ensure that meal percentages were consistently being documented for a resident with significant weight loss.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for 2 of 2 residents (Resident #23 and Resident #44) who transferred to the hospital and were reviewed for Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs), the facility failed ensure at the time of transfer to an acute care hospital the MDRO colonization status, special instructions or precautions for ongoing care related to the MDRO were communicated to the receiving hospital.
- B Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record and policy review for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #40) sampled for nutrition, the facility failed to include a resident in the participation of the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
- B PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, review of facility policy and staff interviews for 1 of 5 sampled residents (Resident #25) reviewed for Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR), the facility failed to ensure a Level 1 pre-screen of a new resident with a mental disorder diagnosis was completed.
March 26, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #2) reviewed for change in condition, the facility failed to ensure the resident's Power of Attorney was notified timely of a hospital transfer and medication changes.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure the clinical record was complete and accurate to include physician/APRN notification when an ordered x-ray was delayed.
January 22, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, review of facility policies and procedures, review of facility documentation, and interviews for one (1) of two (2) sampled residents (Resident #2) who were reviewed for an allegation of resident-to-resident sexual abuse, the facility failed to ensure Resident #2 was free from inappropriate touching by another resident.
February 23, 2024Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- J Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents, (Resident #1), reviewed for change in condition, the facility failed to ensure a resident, who was found unresponsive during the dinner meal, was promptly identified as a choking victim. The facility staff failed to administer the Heimlich maneuver. Upon Emergency Medical Service arrival, two whole grapes were suctioned from Resident #1's airway by EMS staff, the resident was subsequently hospitalized for a choking episode resulting in a finding of Immediate Jeopardy.
- J Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the clinical records, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents, (Resident #1), reviewed for diet consistency, the facility failed to ensure the resident was served the physician ordered diet consistency with a subsequent choking episode resulting in a finding of Immediate Jeopardy. Please cross reference F 684 Resident #1 was admitted with diagnoses that include dysphagia, hemiplegia affecting right side dominant side, aphasia, and cerebral infarction. The annual Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] identified Resident #1 had severely impaired cognition, was on a mechanically altered diet, and required extensive assistance with Activities of daily living. [...]
- D Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) resident, (Resident #1), reviewed for a choking episode, the facility failed to ensure staff were able to act immediately to a choking incident with the necessary skills to adequately meet the needs of the resident resulting in a life-threatening situation for the resident.
- D Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of employee files, interviews, and policy review for four (4) of six (6) Nurse Aides (Nurse Aide #1, Nurse Aide #6, Nurse Aide #7, and Nurse Aide #8) who were reviewed for annual performance evaluations, the facility failed to ensure that yearly performance evaluations were completed timely.
- D Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for review of dietary staffing, the facility failed to ensure sufficient dietary personnel were on duty to safely carry out all functions of food and nutrition services resulting in Resident #1 being served the wrong diet consistency and subsequently choking
September 13, 2023Standard inspection · 10 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #16) reviewed for a medication error, the facility failed to notify the physician or APRN when the resident's medication was not administered as directed.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility policy and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #6) reviewed for dementia care, the facility failed to ensure the resident care plan addressed the resident's diagnosis of dementia and contained interventions to direct the resident's care and for one of five sampled residents (Resident #43) reviewed for unnecessary medications, the facility failed to ensure the care plan identified the use of an anticoagulant, side effects to observe for and precautions that needed to be taken.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility policy, and staff interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #58) who died in the facility, the facility failed to ensure a physician's order for RN pronouncement of death was transcribed into the electronic medical record and failed to ensure the handwritten order contained the resident's name and date of birth .
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #16) who had physician's orders for antibiotic therapy to treat acute infections, the facility failed to ensure that the resident received the complete course of antibiotic therapy as prescribed by the physician.
- D Provide appropriate foot care.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #26) had diabetes mellitus and was reviewed for foot care, the facility failed to ensure podiatry services were offered and provided.
- D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, facility policy review, and interviews for one of eight sampled residents (Resident #311) reviewed for dining, the facility failed to ensure food was served within acceptable temperature ranges.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, review of facility policy, review of facility documentation, observations, and interviews one sampled resident (Resident #311) on transmission-based precaution (TBP), the facility failed to have the appropriate signage was placed outside of the resident's room indicating the resident was on transmission-based precautions and the specific personal protective equipment (PPE) required to be used by staff/visitors.
- C Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure ongoing communication regarding resident rights was conducted.
- C Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, facility policy, and interview for 5 of 6 nurse aides reviewed, the facility failed to complete annual performance evaluations.
- C Ensure 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, facility policy and interviews the facility failed to ensure expired medications were not stored in the medication storage room.
September 17, 2021Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical records, review of facility policy and interviews for 2 residents (Resident #5 and Resident #45) reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADL), the facility failed to provide necessary services to maintain personal hygiene.
- D Honor 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, interviews, and review of policy for 6 of 21 sampled residents (Residents # 3, 8, 9, 27, 33 and 37) who were reviewed for Advanced Directives, the facility failed to ensure the Advanced Directive form was complete in the resident paper chart in accordance with the physician order.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical record, and interview for one of sampled residents reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure a comprehensive person-centered care plan to address the resident's impulsive behaviors.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of clinical record, facility documentation and interviews for (Resident # 96) one of three sampled residents reviewed for medication administration, the facility failed to ensure a medication was administered in accordance with professional standards and the correct dosage form.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical record, review of facility policy and interviews for one sampled resident for (Resident # 23), reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to ensure weekly weights were completed per physician's order.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, review of facility policy and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #24) reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to ensure the resident was evaluated by the dietician timely when the resident was noted with a significant weight loss.
- D Ensure 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to store emergency medications in the Emergency Medication box (E-box) in a safe manner.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 3 of 5 sampled residents reviewed for Pneumococcal immunization (Residents #6, #13 and #15), the facility failed to track and monitor the resident immunization status to screen for eligibility and provide residents with education for pneumococcal vaccination.
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations on file: 4 on May 13, 2025, 7 on September 13, 2023.
Every fire safety citation11 citations
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Add 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 Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
- D Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.44 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.87 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.17 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.93 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.64 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 40.6% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 42.9% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.82 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.55 on weekdays and 3.17 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.62 in April to June 2025 to 3.44 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.44 | 0.87 | 3.55 | 3.17 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 73 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.54 | 0.86 | 3.65 | 3.26 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 68 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.79 | 0.89 | 3.91 | 3.48 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 66 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.62 | 0.76 | 3.72 | 3.38 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 67 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Connecticut, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.66 | 0.61 | 3.80 | 3.31 | 6.0% | 1.3% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Connecticut | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.4 | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.4 | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.4 | 17.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 21.7 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 14.9 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: GERIATRICS INC BEL AIR MANOR. CMS links this home to Ryders Health Management, a group of 7 nursing homes averaging 1.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Sbriglio 2009 Trust | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 25% | 07/17/2018 |
| Martin Sbriglio 2009 Trust | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 25% | 07/17/2018 |
| Sbriglio, Martin | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 50% | 01/01/2005 |
| Sbriglio, Martin | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 25% | 07/17/2018 |
| Sbriglio, Robert | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 25% | 07/17/2018 |
| Sbriglio, Martin | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2005 | |
| Sbriglio, Robert | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 05/04/2007 | |
| Farmer, Michelle | Corporate director | Individual | 11/14/2018 | |
| Farmer, Michelle | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/14/2018 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on July 20, 2026: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on July 20, 2026: "Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on July 20, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on July 20, 2026: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.17 hours per resident per day, below the Connecticut average of 3.37.
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- Grandview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center New Britain, 2.8 mi · not rated · 71 citations
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at New Britain New Britain, 3.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Monsignor Bojnowski Manor, Inc New Britain, 3.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 38 citations
- Maple View Health & Rehabilitation Center Rocky Hill, 3.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Ledgecrest Health Care Center Kensington, 3.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 28 citations
- Jerome Home New Britain, 3.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 21 citations
Connecticut contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Connecticut. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 860-424-5200. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Connecticut DPH Nursing Home Site, survey findings by facility, where Connecticut publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Bel-Air Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Bel-Air Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Bel-Air Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 11 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 13, 2025. The Connecticut average is 13.4.
- Has Bel-Air Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $13,627 in the last three years.
- Does Bel-Air Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Bel-Air Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 9 owners and managers, and links the home to Ryders Health Management. Legal business name: GERIATRICS INC BEL AIR MANOR.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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