Belknap County Nursing Home
Laconia, NH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 305101) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (603) 527-5410 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Belknap County Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above New Hampshire's state average of 3.08 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Belknap County Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.9%.
Belknap County Nursing Home has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Belknap County Nursing Home is a government (county)-owned nursing facility in Laconia, New Hampshire, certified for 94 beds with an average daily census of 57.6 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been approved since September 2008.
According to CMS Care Compare, Belknap County Nursing Home holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the New Hampshire state average of 3.08 stars. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 1 star, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags nursing homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is indicated in this data.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Belknap County Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the New Hampshire state average of 3.08 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 31.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the abuse icon is not displayed for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 94 beds and has an average daily census of 57.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (Belknap County), and the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 1, 2008.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 5, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; please contact the facility at 6035275410 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6035275410 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and rating details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/305101?state=NH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.