Belknap County Nursing Home
30 County Drive, Laconia, NH 03246
Belknap County Nursing Home is a nursing home in Laconia, New Hampshire. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 1 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (603) 527-5410
- Last standard health inspection
- September 4, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 94
- Residents per day, on average
- 56.8
- Ownership type
- Government - County
- Legal business name
- Belknap County
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the New Hampshire average (4 vs 13).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on September 4, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2025.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 4, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
Citation K0913. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on September 19, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0908. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2024.
Citation F0582. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2024.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on September 19, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0918. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on August 9, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0712. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BELKNAP COUNTY5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 09/01/2008
- BELKNAP COUNTYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2008
- DARST, ROSEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/13/2023
- EPHREM, VERCINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/18/2022
- O'BRIEN, AMYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/24/2025
- PAULEY, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/05/2023
- RICHARDSON, SHELLEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- SHIEL, ALISONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/12/2019
- TWARDOSKY, BRENDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/17/2015
Questions
When was Belknap County Nursing Home last inspected?
CMS lists September 4, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Belknap County Nursing Home have?
CMS lists 4 health citations since September 19, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Belknap County Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Belknap County Nursing Home?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Belknap County Nursing Home a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.