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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

406 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246

Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a 51-bed non profit - church related nursing facility in Laconia, NH, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #3 of 72 rated homes in NH on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#3 of 72
In-state rank among rated NH homes
3.75
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
4
Inspection findings

The verdict

Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a 51-bed non profit - church related nursing facility in Laconia, NH, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #3 of 72 rated homes in NH on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#3 of 72
In-state rank among rated NH homes
3.75
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
4
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 73 NH nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Church related. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
305070
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
51
Residents
46
In Hospital
No
County
Belknap
Last Inspection
Dec 31, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.75 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.80 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.76
CNA Hours
2.18
Total Nursing Hours
3.75 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.03
Nursing Turnover
40.4%
RN Turnover
40.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center ranks #3 of 72 rated nursing homes in NH on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center operates 51 certified beds in Laconia, NH with approximately 46 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 5★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 4 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Staffing is reported at 3.75 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.80 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Church related" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 40.4% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (4 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0842

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 24, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 11, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0685

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 30, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 21, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 31.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 15.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 3.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 10.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 96.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 9.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 31.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 93.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 84.6% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, both outside NH so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The NH registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View NH registry
  • Peer homes near 51 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in NH. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center rank among nursing homes in NH?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center ranks 3rd among 72 rated nursing homes in NH (#3 of 72). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center reports 3.75 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.80 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 40.4%.
How many beds does Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have?
Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 51 certified beds with approximately 46 residents. The facility is located at 406 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246.
Does Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 4 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is classified as "Non profit - Church related" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was on Dec 31, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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