Franconia, NH

Lafayette Center

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with $50,164 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

93 Main Street, Franconia, NH

(603) 823-5502

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

72

Certified beds

Average residents

58

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1996-05-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.71

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.74 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.66

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.76 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.07

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.39 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.44

All reported nurse hours · state 3.88 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.36

RN + LPN hours · state 1.49 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.06

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.44 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.48

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.51 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.06

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.64

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.12

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.51

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

38%

Annual RN turnover · state 45% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

47%

Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

12,963

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

9.41

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9808

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 17.68% · Performance 21.69% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 7.22% · Performance 8.06% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

2.02

Baseline 60.42% · Performance 55.41% · Measure score 2.02 · Achievement 2.02 · Improvement 0.91

Adjusted total nurse staffing

1.74

Baseline 2.9 hours · Performance 3.55 hours · Measure score 1.74 · Achievement 1.64 · Improvement 1.74

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 8.33%
10.72%
2.4 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 87 · Observed rate 1.15% · Lower 95% interval 5.68%
Discharge to community 51.61%
50.57%
1 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 78 · Observed rate 48.72% · Lower 95% interval 43.12%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.18
1.02
0.2 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 95.83%
95.27%
0.6 pts better
Numerator 46 · Denominator 48
Falls with major injury 4.17%
0.77%
3.4 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 48
Discharge self-care score 32.35%
53.69%
21.3 pts worse
Numerator 11 · Denominator 34
Discharge mobility score 44.12%
50.94%
6.8 pts worse
Numerator 15 · Denominator 34
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 6.25%
2.29%
4 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 48 · Adjusted rate 6.09%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 8.06%
7.12%
0.9 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 54 · Observed rate 9.26% · Lower 95% interval 4.81%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 26.92%
8.2%
18.7 pts better
Numerator 14 · Denominator 52
Staff flu vaccination coverage Not Available
42%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge function score 61.76%
56.45%
5.3 pts better
Numerator 21 · Denominator 34
Transfer of health information to provider 100%
95.95%
4 pts better
Numerator 25 · Denominator 25
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 26.09%
25.2%
0.9 pts better
Numerator 6 · Denominator 23

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.9
1.6
0.3 pts worse
1.9
About the same
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.9 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.7
1.9
0.8 pts worse
1.8
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.7 · Observed 2.3 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.6%
96.4%
9.8 pts worse
93.4%
6.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 84.7% · Q2 90.2% · Q3 89.3% · Q4 81.8% · 4Q avg 86.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.4%
98.0%
5.6 pts worse
95.5%
3.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 92.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 7.4%
4.5%
2.9 pts worse
3.3%
4.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.5% · Q2 8.2% · Q3 7.1% · Q4 5.5% · 4Q avg 7.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 74.8%
9.7%
65.1 pts worse
11.4%
63.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 48.1% · Q2 89.7% · Q3 66.0% · Q4 92.5% · 4Q avg 74.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.2%
5.5%
3.7 pts worse
5.4%
3.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.0% · Q2 11.8% · Q3 10.6% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 9.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 26.8%
18.9%
7.9 pts worse
19.6%
7.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.8% · Q2 24.5% · Q3 24.0% · Q4 28.0% · 4Q avg 26.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 28.1%
18.7%
9.4 pts worse
16.7%
11.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 32.4% · Q2 35.1% · Q3 27.8% · Q4 17.9% · 4Q avg 28.1% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 35.4%
19.2%
16.2 pts worse
16.3%
19.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.0% · Q2 29.6% · Q3 24.6% · Q4 72.3% · 4Q avg 35.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 35.9%
21.9%
14 pts worse
14.9%
21 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.0% · Q2 20.4% · Q3 22.4% · Q4 74.5% · 4Q avg 35.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 5.9%
1.3%
4.6 pts worse
1.0%
4.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.8% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 5.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.6%
2.4%
0.2 pts worse
1.7%
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.1% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 24.4%
26.7%
2.3 pts better
19.8%
4.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.5% · Q2 29.2% · Q3 27.5% · Q4 15.9% · 4Q avg 24.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 9.0%
4.4%
4.6 pts worse
5.1%
3.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.3% · Q2 11.6% · Q3 9.2% · Q4 6.8% · 4Q avg 9.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 68.4%
85.6%
17.2 pts worse
81.7%
13.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 68.4% · Q2 65.4% · Q3 71.4% · Q4 68.0% · 4Q avg 68.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 28.9%
14.1%
14.8 pts worse
12.0%
16.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 28.9% · Observed 30.6% · Expected 11.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 6.2%
1.7%
4.5 pts worse
1.6%
4.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 6.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 81.5%
83.0%
1.5 pts worse
79.7%
1.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 81.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 21.6%
22.1%
0.5 pts better
23.9%
2.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 21.6% · Observed 19.4% · Expected 21.4% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-27 · Fire 2025-05-27

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-15 · Fire 2024-05-15

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-03-20 · Fire 2023-03-20

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-27

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-27

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-07-09

C · Minimal harm 2025-05-27

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-07-09

C · Minimal harm 2025-05-27

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-07-09

C · Minimal harm 2025-05-27

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-07-09

C · Minimal harm 2025-05-27

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 2025-07-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-15

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-07-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-15

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-07-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-15

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-07-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-15

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-07-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-15

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2024-07-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-15

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-07-01

C · Minimal harm 2024-05-15

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-07-01

C · Minimal harm 2024-05-15

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-07-01

C · Minimal harm 2024-05-15

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-07-01

B · Minimal harm 2024-05-15

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-07-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-20

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-20

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-05-10

C · Minimal harm 2023-03-20

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-05-10

C · Minimal harm 2023-03-20

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-05-10

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-05-27

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-07-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-27

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-07-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-27

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2025-07-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-27

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-07-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-27

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-07-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-27

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2025-07-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-27

F778 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Help the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services.

Corrected 2025-07-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2024-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-15

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-15

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-15

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-06-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-15

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-06-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-15

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-11

B · Minimal harm 2024-05-15

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-06-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-20

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-04-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-20

F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2023-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-20

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-20

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-20

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2023-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-20

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-20

F885 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Corrected 2023-04-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-20

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2023-05-08

B · Minimal harm 2023-03-20

F572 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Corrected 2023-05-03

B · Minimal harm 2023-03-20

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-05-05

B · Minimal harm 2023-03-20

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2023-04-24

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$50,164 2025-05-27

Fine

Fine · fine $50,164

Fine

Ownership

Eichler, Abraham

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

40% 2 facilities 2022-01-21
Perigrove 1014 LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

17% 2 facilities 2022-01-21
Eisen, Menashe

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

14% 5 facilities 2022-01-21
An Magnolia Opco, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

11% 2 facilities 2022-01-21
Klein, Yehudis

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

8% 3 facilities 2022-01-21
Perlstein, Barry

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

8% 2 facilities 2022-01-21
Djalayer, Kasra

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2021-06-05
Eichler, Abraham

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-07-01
Mccracken, Kathleen

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-06-05

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