Belknap County Nursing Home

Nursing Home · Laconia, NH

CMS overall rating 4/5 Government - County

CMS certification number305101

Contact & location

30 County Drive
Laconia, NH 03246
Belknap County
Phone
(603) 527-5410
ZIP code
03246 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
94
Residents per day
57.6 (61% occupied)
Ownership
Government - County
Legal name
Belknap County
Medicare certified since
September 1, 2008
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
4.96 (state 3.90 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.80 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.97 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.20 (state 2.34 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.45 (state 3.47 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
31.9 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
41.7 (state 40.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 4, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 3.9 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
4 health · 8 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-09-04 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 2025-10-12
2025-09-04 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-12
2024-09-19 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-07
2024-09-19 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-07

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Belknap County (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Belknap County (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Darst, Rose (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ephrem, Vercin (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gallagher, Amanda (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
O'brien, Amy (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pauley, Richard (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Richardson, Shelley (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Shiel, Alison (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Twardosky, Brenda (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Belknap County (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Darst, Rose (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ephrem, Vercin (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
O'brien, Amy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pauley, Richard (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Richardson, Shelley (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Shiel, Alison (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Twardosky, Brenda (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Belknap County Nursing Home?

Belknap County Nursing Home has a 4-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 Belknap County Nursing Home have?

It has 94 certified beds and cares for about 58 residents per day.

Has Belknap County Nursing Home been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Belknap County Nursing Home?

(603) 527-5410. The facility is located at 30 County Drive, Laconia, NH 03246.

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