Lafayette Center

Nursing Home · Franconia, NH

CMS overall rating 1/5 SFF candidate For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number305077
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.

Contact & location

93 Main Street
Franconia, NH 03580
Grafton County
Phone
(603) 823-5502
ZIP code
03580 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
72
Residents per day
61.4 (85% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Lafayette Operating Group LLC
Medicare certified since
May 1, 1996
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.58 (state 3.90 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.69 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.84 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.05 (state 2.34 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.25 (state 3.47 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
54.8 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
50.0 (state 40.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 27, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 3.9 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
29 health · 20 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-05-27 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-07-08
2025-05-27 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-08
2025-05-27 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-08
2025-05-27 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-08
2025-05-27 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-08
2025-05-27 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-08
2025-05-27 Help the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services.
F0778 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-08
2024-08-16 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-18
2024-08-16 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-18
2024-08-16 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-18
2024-08-16 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-18
2024-08-16 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-18
2024-05-15 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-11
2024-05-15 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-11
2024-05-15 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-29
2024-05-15 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-17
2024-05-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-11
2024-05-15 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-29
2023-03-20 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-04-11
2023-03-20 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-05
2023-03-20 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-08
2023-03-20 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-08
2023-03-20 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-05
2023-03-20 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-05
2023-03-20 Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
F0885 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-20 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-08
2023-03-20 Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
F0572 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-03
2023-03-20 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-05
2023-03-20 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2023-04-24

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $50,164 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-05-27Fine$50,164

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
An Magnolia Opco, LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 11%
Eichler, Abraham (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 40%
Eisen, Menashe (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 14%
Klein, Yehudis (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 8%
Perlstein, Barry (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 8%
Perigrove 1014 LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 17%
Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Djalayer, Kasra (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Magnolia Care Centers, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
McCracken, Kathleen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Eichler, Abraham (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Eichler, Abraham (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Djalayer, Kasra (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
McCracken, Kathleen (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Lafayette Center?

Lafayette Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in New Hampshire.

How many beds does Lafayette Center have?

It has 72 certified beds and cares for about 61 residents per day.

Has Lafayette Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $50,164 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Lafayette Center?

(603) 823-5502. The facility is located at 93 Main Street, Franconia, NH 03580.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.