nursing home in Laconia, NH
Belknap County Nursing Home
30 County Drive, Laconia, NH 03246 · (603) 527-5410
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Belknap County Nursing Home at a glance
Belknap County Nursing Home is a 94-bed government nursing home in Laconia, New Hampshire (Belknap County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the New Hampshire average of 3.
Residents receive about 5 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 4, 2025) found 2 health citations. The New Hampshire average is 4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 31.9% per year (state average 44.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Beds
- 94
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- September 1, 2008
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Belknap County
- CMS Certification Number
- 305101
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.96 hrs | 3.90 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.80 hrs | 0.78 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.20 hrs | 2.34 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.45 hrs | 3.47 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 31.9% | 44.1% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 41.7% | 40.9% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 7 | 24.6 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $7,928 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 94 | 100 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 58 | 81 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 61.3% | 81.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4.4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.6% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 24.7% | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 15.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 25.6% | 22.7% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 16.7% | 17.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.5% | 13.7% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 8.5% | 19% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 15.4% | 25.7% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 97.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92.3% | 83% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 89% | 86.8% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 4 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 25, 2025 |
| September 4, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 25, 2025 |
| September 4, 2025 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 25, 2025 |
| September 4, 2025 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 25, 2025 |
| September 4, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected September 25, 2025 |
| September 4, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0913 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected September 25, 2025 |
| September 4, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 12, 2025 |
| September 4, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 12, 2025 |
| September 19, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected September 30, 2024 |
| September 19, 2024 Standard | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 7, 2024 |
| September 19, 2024 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected November 7, 2024 |
| August 9, 2023 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected August 21, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELKNAP COUNTY Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2008 |
| BELKNAP COUNTY Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2008 |
| DARST, ROSE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2023 |
| EPHREM, VERCIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/18/2022 |
| GALLAGHER, AMANDA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/16/2022 |
| O'BRIEN, AMY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/24/2025 |
| PAULEY, RICHARD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/05/2023 |
| RICHARDSON, SHELLEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| SHIEL, ALISON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2019 |
| TWARDOSKY, BRENDA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/17/2015 |
| BELKNAP COUNTY Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2008 |
| DARST, ROSE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2023 |
| EPHREM, VERCIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/18/2022 |
| O'BRIEN, AMY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/24/2025 |
| PAULEY, RICHARD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/05/2023 |
| RICHARDSON, SHELLEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| SHIEL, ALISON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2019 |
| TWARDOSKY, BRENDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/17/2015 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Belknap County Nursing Home's rating?
Belknap County Nursing Home has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for New Hampshire nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Belknap County Nursing Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a New Hampshire average of 4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Belknap County Nursing Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Belknap County Nursing Home?
It is government - county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Belknap County Nursing Home and how do I contact it?
Belknap County Nursing Home is at 30 County Drive, Laconia, NH 03246. Phone: (603) 527-5410.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.