Lafayette Center
Franconia, NH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 305077) · 72 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $50,164
Phone: (603) 823-5502 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lafayette Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Hampshire state average of 3.08. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Lafayette Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Lafayette Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $50,164.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems and is under increased inspection.
About this facility
Lafayette Center is a 72-bed skilled nursing facility in Franconia, New Hampshire, serving an average of 61.4 residents daily. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lafayette Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the New Hampshire state average of 3.08. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star. The quality measures rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.58, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.8%, a figure families may wish to review closely alongside the staffing star rating.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $50,164.00 for this facility. No payment denials are on record.
CMS has designated Lafayette Center as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, which identifies nursing homes with a history of persistent quality problems that are placed under increased inspection frequency by CMS. Families should review the full inspection history on Care Compare before making a decision.
No chain affiliation or ownership change in the past 12 months is indicated in the available data. This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; prospective residents and families should verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lafayette Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Hampshire state average of 3.08.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Lafayette Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and nursing turnover of 54.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $50,164.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated Lafayette Center as an SFF Candidate, indicating a history of persistent quality problems and increased inspection oversight; no abuse icon is noted in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 72 certified beds and an average daily population of 61.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Lafayette Center is a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall star rating, plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Lafayette Center scores 1, 1, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6038235502 and 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 6038235502 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 Lafayette Center's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/305077?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.