Belknap County, New Hampshire · Nursing home
Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
5 of 5 overall from CMS
406 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246
At a glance
- Overall rating 5 of 5 Above the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.75 hours Below the state average of 3.90
- Nursing staff who left in a year 40.4% Below the state average of 44.1%
- Health citations in 3 years 4 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 89.2% of 51 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 51-bed nursing home in Laconia, New Hampshire (Belknap County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.75 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the New Hampshire average of 3.90. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 51
- Residents per day (average)
- 45.5
- Certified since
- 1996 (30 yrs)
Non profit - Church related Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Catholic Charities New Hampshire (6 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Questions to ask Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.28 hours per resident on weekends against 3.75 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
- Can we visit at a mealtime and again on a weekend?General
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 5 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.1
- Health inspections 5 of 5 New Hampshire average 2.9
- Staffing 5 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.3
- Quality measures 3 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.2
The vertical line marks the New Hampshire average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.75 h New Hampshire average 3.90
- Nurse aides 2.18 h New Hampshire average 2.34
- Licensed practical nurses 0.76 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- Registered nurses 0.80 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- All staff, weekends 3.28 h New Hampshire average 3.47
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 6 hours. The vertical line marks the New Hampshire average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover40.4%
- New Hampshire average44.1%
- Registered nurse turnover40.0%
- New Hampshire average40.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 4 | 0 |
New Hampshire homes averaged 3.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (4)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 21, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 30, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 11, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 24, 2023)
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
New Hampshire homes averaged 0.6 fines and $8,016 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within New Hampshire
- Size62 of 73 by certified beds
- New Hampshire average residents per day81.3
- ChainCatholic Charities New Hampshire
- Chain average overall rating3.5 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Belknap County4
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 5, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have?
Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 51 certified beds. It averages 45.5 residents per day, about 89.2% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
The home reports 3.75 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.80 hours from registered nurses. The New Hampshire average is 3.90 hours and 0.78 hours from registered nurses.
Has Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 3 of 5 Laconia Rehabilitation Center 120beds 86.6%in use 3.65nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Belknap County Nursing Home 94beds 61.3%in use 4.96nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Golden View Health Care Center 131beds 54.5%in use 4.70nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Belknap County
Who to call in New Hampshire
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in New Hampshire.
- Long-term care ombudsman Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman 1-800-442-5640 A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Health Facilities Administration, Health Facility Certification Unit 603-271-9049 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 305070. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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