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Belair Care Center INC
2478 Jerusalem Ave, Bellmore, NY 11710 (opens Google Maps) · Nassau County · (516) 826-1160· 102 certified beds · avg 100 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1967 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES (42 facilities, chain avg rating 3.2★)
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected May 7, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.27
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 12 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. F-0655
The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. F-0686
The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. F-0695
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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · F-0655 |
| May 7, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · F-0686 |
| May 7, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| May 7, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| May 7, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · F-0921 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint · F-0610 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Jul 7, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Jul 7, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not help a resident get vision and hearing services — such as eye exams, glasses, hearing tests, or hearing aids. · F-0685 |
| Jul 7, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits. · F-0758 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (4 → 5).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2022
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | D |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityNew York averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.27
New York average: 3.58
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.84
New York average: 0.68
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 2.88
New York average: 3.13
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | New York avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.27 | 3.58 | 3.95 | bottom 42% in New York; bottom 25% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.84 | 0.68 | 0.69 | top 18% in New York; top 24% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.88 | 3.13 | 3.50 | bottom 44% in New York; bottom 24% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.66 | 0.48 | 0.48 | top 18% in New York; top 18% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 15.6 | 40.3 | 45.8 | top 1% in New York; top 1% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 3.8 | 39.8 | 42.9 | top 1% in New York; top 2% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.32, RN 1.11, weekend 3.80.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.32 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Individual
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estate of Mayer Laufer | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 50% | 12/15/2021 |
| Laufer, Doris | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2021 |
| Ostreicher, Marvin | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 50% | 03/05/1996 |
| Almeida, Elizabeth | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2006 |
| Barry Bokow 2012 Family Trust | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/07/2020 |
| Belair Realty Co | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/12/1996 |
| Bokow, Michael | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/25/2025 |
| BPB Ventures LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/07/2020 |
| Cedar Hill NG Trust | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2025 |
| Estate of Mayer Laufer | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2021 |
| Gilmartin, Thomas | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| Gilmartin, Thomas | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| Juniper NG Trust | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2025 |
| Krichmar, Grigoriy | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2008 |
| Krichmar, Grigoriy | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2025 |
| Laufer, Doris | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2021 |
| Lopiansky, Rebecca | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2025 |
| Marvin Ostreicher Family Trust 2012 | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2025 |
| National Health Care Associates INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/1996 |
| Oak Drive NG Trust | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2025 |
Showing 20 of 32 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 12 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain National Health Care Associates — 42 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitat — Melville, NY · overall 4/5
- The Pines at Catskill Center for Nursing & Rehab — Catskill, NY · overall 2/5
- The Pines at Glens Falls Ctr for Nursing & Rehab — Glens Falls, NY · overall 2/5
- The Pines at Poughkeepsie Ctr for Nursing & Rehab — Poughkeepsie, NY · overall 4/5
- The Pines at Utica Center for Nursing and Rehab — Utica, NY · overall 1/5
- Pine Heights at Brattleboro Center for Nursing & R — Brattleboro, VT · overall 5/5
- The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing & Rehabili — Rutland, VT · overall 4/5
- Beacon Brook Center for Health & Rehabilitation — Naugatuck, CT · overall 2/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 41 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
- "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
- "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the New York midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 16% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 32 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 127 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility | 2.3 mi | Uniondale, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Fulton Commons Care Center INC | 2.8 mi | East Meadow, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Hempstead Park Nursing Home | 3.5 mi | Hempstead, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Townhouse Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing | 3.7 mi | Uniondale, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 3.8 mi | Freeport, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Meadowbrook Care Center | 3.9 mi | Freeport, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Mayfair Care Center | 4.0 mi | Hempstead, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Nassau Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | 4.6 mi | Hempstead, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Mount Sinai South Nassau T C U | 5.4 mi | Oceanside, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Daleview Care Center | 5.5 mi | East Farmingdale, NY | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Parkview Care and Rehabilitation Center, INC | 5.6 mi | Massapequa, NY | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Rockville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, | 6.0 mi | Rockville Center, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Nassau, NY — 36 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Central Island Healthcare — Plainview, NY · overall 4/5
- Emerge Nursing and Rehabilitation at Glen Cove — Glen Cove, NY · overall 5/5
- Excel at Woodbury for Rehabilitation and Nursing, — Woodbury, NY · overall 5/5
- Garden Care Center — Franklin Square, NY · overall 5/5
- Glen Cove Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation — Glen Cove, NY · overall 4/5
- Glengariff Health Care Center — Glen Cove, NY · overall 3/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335140.