Bellarose Nursing And Rehab
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Bellarose Nursing and Rehab has received an A Trust Grade, indicating it is highly recommended and performs excellently compared to other facilities. It ranks #9 out of 417 nursing homes in North Carolina, placing it in the top tier, and #1 out of 20 in Wake County, meaning it is the best local option. The facility is improving, with issues decreasing from two in 2022 to none in 2025. However, staffing received a below-average rating of 2 out of 5 stars, though the turnover rate is a good 34%, which is lower than the state average. While there have been no fines, there were incidents where residents' privacy was compromised, with money being removed from their rooms without their knowledge, and grievances not being recorded properly. Overall, Bellarose has strengths in its high trust grade and improving trend, but families should be aware of the staffing issues and the need for better grievance handling.
- Trust Score
- A
- In North Carolina
- #9/417
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 34% turnover. Near North Carolina's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most North Carolina facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 26 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for North Carolina. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ✓ Good
- Only 2 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (34%)
14 points below North Carolina average of 48%
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
11pts below North Carolina avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
The Ugly 2 deficiencies on record
Dec 2022
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, resident interviews and staff interviews, the facility failed to protect the residents' right to privacy...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, resident interviews and staff interviews, the facility failed to record grievances reported verbally for...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in North Carolina.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most North Carolina facilities.
- • Only 2 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Bellarose Nursing And Rehab's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Bellarose Nursing And Rehab an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within North Carolina, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Bellarose Nursing And Rehab Staffed?
CMS rates Bellarose Nursing And Rehab's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 34%, compared to the North Carolina average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Bellarose Nursing And Rehab?
State health inspectors documented 2 deficiencies at Bellarose Nursing And Rehab during 2022. These included: 1 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Bellarose Nursing And Rehab?
Bellarose Nursing And Rehab is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 100 certified beds and approximately 90 residents (about 90% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in Garner, North Carolina.
How Does Bellarose Nursing And Rehab Compare to Other North Carolina Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in North Carolina, Bellarose Nursing And Rehab's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.8, staff turnover (34%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Bellarose Nursing And Rehab?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Bellarose Nursing And Rehab Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Bellarose Nursing And Rehab has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in North Carolina. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Bellarose Nursing And Rehab Stick Around?
Bellarose Nursing And Rehab has a staff turnover rate of 34%, which is about average for North Carolina nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Bellarose Nursing And Rehab Ever Fined?
Bellarose Nursing And Rehab has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Bellarose Nursing And Rehab on Any Federal Watch List?
Bellarose Nursing And Rehab is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.