Laconia, NH

Belknap County Nursing Home

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

30 County Drive, Laconia, NH

(603) 527-5410

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

94

Certified beds

Average residents

61

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2008-09-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.70

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.83

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.35

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.35

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

28%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.8	1.6 1.2 pts worse	1.9 0.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.4	1.9 0.5 pts worse	1.8 0.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	96.4% 3.6 pts better	93.4% 6.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	98.0% 2 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.6%	4.5% 0.9 pts better	3.3% 0.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	0.0%	9.7% 9.7 pts better	11.4% 11.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	4.1%	5.5% 1.4 pts better	5.4% 1.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	9.7%	18.9% 9.2 pts better	19.6% 9.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	24.6%	18.7% 5.9 pts worse	16.7% 7.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2% 0.2 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	17.4%	19.2% 1.8 pts better	16.3% 1.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	26.7%	21.9% 4.8 pts worse	14.9% 11.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	13.3%	1.3% 12 pts worse	1.0% 12.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.9%	2.4% 1.5 pts better	1.7% 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	20.6%	26.7% 6.1 pts better	19.8% 0.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	1.6%	4.4% 2.8 pts better	5.1% 3.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	93.8%	85.6% 8.2 pts better	81.7% 12.1 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	11.3%	14.1% 2.8 pts better	12.0% 0.7 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	2.2%	1.7% 0.5 pts worse	1.6% 0.6 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	92.3%	83.0% 9.3 pts better	79.7% 12.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	22.9%	22.1% 0.8 pts worse	23.9% 1 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-09-04 · Fire 2025-09-04

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-09-19 · Fire 2024-09-19

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-08-09 · Fire 2023-08-09

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-04

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-09-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-04

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-09-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-04

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

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.

Corrected 2025-09-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-04

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-09-25

C · Minimal harm 2025-09-04

K913 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection.

Corrected 2025-09-25

C · Minimal harm 2025-09-04

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-09-25

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-19

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-09-30

C · Minimal harm 2023-08-09

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-08-21

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-04

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-10-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-04

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-10-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-19

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-11-07

B · Minimal harm 2024-09-19

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2024-11-07

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Belknap County

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2008-09-01

Richardson, Shelley

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-01-01

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