Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

406 Court Street · Laconia, NH · 03246 · 6035240466

51 certified beds Non profit - Church related Chain: Catholic Charities New Hampshire

  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 100
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 72
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 60
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.653.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.770.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.12≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year45%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (4 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected November 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023

    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.

    Corrected November 11, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected November 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Better-scoring options nearby

No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 305070 · certified since April 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.