SAINT FRANCIS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER – LACONIA, NH

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

406 COURT STREET, Laconia, NH 3246
(603) 524-0466
51 beds
All Laconia facilities
4.0*
Overall
5.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
1.0*
Staffing
82.04
Score /100
#2790
National Rank

#2790
of 14703 facilities
National
81.0% position
#10
of 74 in NH
State Rank
#1
of 4 in Belknap
County Rank
#1
of 3 in Laconia
City Rank
#1
of 3 in ZIP 3246
ZIP Rank






About Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterSaint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is located at 406 Court Street, Laconia, NH, reachable at (603) 524-0466. This Non profit – Church related facility operates 51.0 certified beds and serves an average of 48 residents per day. It is part of the Catholic Charities New Hampshire network (6 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1996-04-01. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Address

406 Court Street, Laconia, NH 3246

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 51 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Church related
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEW HAMPSHIRE

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Excellent (5★) health inspection
Staffing
❌ Poor (1★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 3 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
82.04
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#2790 of 14703 nationally – #10 of 74 in New Hampshire

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a strong choice for families in the Laconia, NH area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It performs well for short-stay and post-acute rehabilitation patients. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 1 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

5 / 5
Staffing Rating

1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightSaint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center currently provides N/A of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including N/A of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 40.7% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing
Nurse Aide Hours
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours
Physical Therapist Hours

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $1,973. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 0.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#2,790
of 14,703
National
Top 19%
#10
of 74
NH State
Top 14% in NH
#1
of 4
️ Belknap County
Best in county
#1
of 3
️ Laconia
Best in city
#1
of 3
ZIP 3246
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center ranks 2790th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 82.0/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within NH, it ranks 10th out of 74 nursing homes. In Laconia, it ranks 1st out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 3. For 2025 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,779 nationally and RN hours rank #5,497 nationally (#41 in NH).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NH State Rank Note
2022 4.53 #2,077 / 14,703 #16 / 74 Top 25%
2023 4.05 #3,844 / 14,703 #30 / 74 Above average
2024 3.72 #6,285 / 14,703 #33 / 74 Above average
2025 3.61 #7,779 / 14,703 #41 / 74 Below average
2026 #14,175 / 14,703 #68 / 74 ⚠️ Bottom 5%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NH State Rank Note
2022 0.92 #2,651 / 14,703 #18 / 74 Top 25%
2023 0.84 #2,937 / 14,703 #18 / 74 Top 25%
2024 0.74 #3,911 / 14,703 #30 / 74 Above average
2025 0.65 #5,497 / 14,703 #41 / 74 Above average
2026 #14,175 / 14,703 #68 / 74 ⚠️ Bottom 5%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1996-04-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (603) 524-0466 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (5★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 82.0/100, placing it #2790 of 14703 facilities nationally and #10 of 74 in New Hampshire. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center receives a reported average of N/A of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — N/A; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — N/A; Nurse Aide — N/A. On weekends, total nurse staffing is N/A per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 40.7%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $1,973. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 0.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center ranks 2790th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 82.0/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within NH, it ranks 10th out of 74 nursing homes. In Laconia, it ranks 1st out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 3. For 2025 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,779 nationally and RN hours rank #5,497 nationally (#41 in NH). Our composite quality score of 82.0/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Laconia, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/new_hampshire/laconia/

Contact and Location

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Address

406 COURT STREET, Laconia, NH 3246
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 51
Average Residents / Day 48 (94% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Church related
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Belknap County, NH
City Laconia, NH
ZIP Code 3246
Approved Since April 1, 1996
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 305070
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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