Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Laconia, NH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 305070) · 51 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (603) 524-0466 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Laconia, NH holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Hampshire state average of 3.08. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Saint Francis reports total nurse staffing of about 3.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.4%.
Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a 51-bed skilled nursing facility in Laconia, New Hampshire, serving an average of 45.5 residents. The facility is organized as a non-profit, church-related nursing home and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 1996, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid payment.
According to CMS Care Compare, Saint Francis holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the New Hampshire state average of 3.08. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5, quality measure rating of 3, and staffing rating of 5.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours of 3.75 per resident per day, with 0.80 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.4%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon indicated for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Saint Francis is part of the Catholic Charities New Hampshire chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.5. CMS records indicate no change of ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Saint Francis has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Hampshire state average of 3.08.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 40.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines, a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 51 beds and has an average of 45.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit, church-related organization and is part of the Catholic Charities New Hampshire chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average rating of 3.5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating (5 stars here), plus separate ratings for health inspections (5), quality measures (3), and staffing (5), each reflecting a different aspect of facility performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6035240466 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 6035240466 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/305070?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.