Belaire Health Care Center
2065 Lyon Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Belaire Health Care Center Compares
Belaire Health Care Center is a 80-bed for-profit nursing facility in Gastonia, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (1.5%) is below the North Carolina average of 14.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 80 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Gastonia, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 1.5% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.1% (89% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the North Carolina average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.3% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.7% — better than the North Carolina average of 23.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 420 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Belaire Health Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Belaire Health Care Center with other nursing homes in Gastonia.
How is Belaire Health Care Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Belaire Health Care Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 1.5% here versus 14.1% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Belaire Health Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Belaire Health Care Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 80 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Belaire Health Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Belaire Health Care Center lag behind other Gastonia options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Gastonia
Gastonia sits in Gaston County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 35,727 (16.1%)
- Median age
- 40.0 years
- Median household income
- $53,474
- Median home value
- $156,800
Demographics for Gaston County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gastonia.
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