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Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Independent Living, Nursing Home, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Laconia, NH
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Exterior view of Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Front entrance of Saint Francis Adult Day Health Center Veterans Wall of Honor display in the facility Interior common area with tables and chairs.

Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Independent Living, Nursing Home, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Laconia, NH
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
406 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246 View map
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Overview of Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

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Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Laconia, NH, houses independent living, skilled nursing, palliative care, and short-term respite stays. Independent living provides private residential arrangements without daily medical assistance, while round-the-clock skilled nursing supports individuals with ongoing clinical needs. Palliative programs focus on symptom relief, and respite stays offer temporary relief for family caregivers.

The 137-bed community features dedicated short-term rehabilitation units alongside long-term residential options. On-site support includes an attending staff physician, spiritual programs, and pet-friendly accommodations.

Accepted payment methods include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds. An 83 walk score makes the surrounding neighborhood highly walkable, allowing non-driving residents to accomplish most daily errands on foot.

Families exploring multi-level care options or short-term rehab can get in touch with the admissions office to review room arrangements or plan a visit.

Facility Direct Line (508) 755-8605
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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 63.7% Above NH avg. ▲ 63.7% Above NH avg.NH average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 78.0% Above NH avg. ▲ 78.0% Above NH avg.NH average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 17.6% Above NH avg. ▲ 17.6% Above NH avg.NH average: 3.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 37.6% Below NH avg. ▼ 37.6% Below NH avg.NH average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This independent living community is ranked 17th out of 59 independent living communities we track in New Hampshire for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
↑ 8% · NH 4h 10mThis facility: 4h 29m per resident per day, 8% above the New Hampshire average of 4h 10m (among New Hampshire facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #17 / 59Nurse hours — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 17th out of 59 independent living communities we track in New Hampshire for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New Hampshire average, with a ranking across 59 New Hampshire facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
4h 29m

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +13% above New Hampshire average

3 of 6 metrics below New Hampshire average

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #2 / 44Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 2nd out of 44 independent living communities we track in New Hampshire for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Hampshire facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
83 / 100
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
49

Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Oct 2026)

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
344 days

About This Community

License Details

AccreditationsJoint Commission

Awards

AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award — Bronze (2026)A three-tier quality program from the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living, based on the Baldrige performance-excellence framework. Bronze recognizes a documented quality commitment; Silver and Gold require demonstrated, externally reviewed outcomes and are progressively rarer.
AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award (2020)A three-tier quality program from the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living, based on the Baldrige performance-excellence framework. Bronze recognizes a documented quality commitment; Silver and Gold require demonstrated, externally reviewed outcomes and are progressively rarer.

Certifications & Programs

Joint Commission Accredited
4 Star Medicare and Medicaid Certified

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

7 services
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Falls Recovery
Stroke Recovery
Outpatient Therapy
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy

Staffing & Medical

7 services
Doctor on Staff
Dental Services
Podiatry Services
Dialysis Den
Wound Care Program
Respiratory Care
Medication ManagementSupport with organizing, administering, and monitoring medicines can help prevent missed or incorrect doses.

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Palliative CareCare focused on relieving pain, symptoms, and stress while supporting quality of life. It can be provided alongside treatment for a serious illness.

Additional Services

6 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Food Service
Pharmaceutical Delivery Service
Mail & Newspaper Service
Laundry & Linen
HousekeepingListed as: Daily housekeeping services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Piano
Beauty Salon
Cable Tv
Internet Access
Outdoor Patio Overlooking Lake Winnisquam
Scenic Views of the White Mountains
Private Gathering Spaces for Family Visits
Coffee Bar
Emergency Call System
Activities
Arts & Crafts
Games
Music
Bingo
Group Fitness Classes
Pet Therapy

Faith & Spiritual Life

Weekly Mass and Daily Communion
Chapel
Religious AffiliationCatholic

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
  • 24-hour food access.
  • Kosher dining.
  • Vegetarian options.
  • Gluten-free options.
  • Private dining room for family events.

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Private Room Semi-Private / Shared Room

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Enforcement

Penalties and fines About penalties and fines Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database · Data as of Oct 2026

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Oct 2023.

Clean record
Total fines
$0 NH avg $23KNew Hampshire average: $23,322. Average among the 24 New Hampshire facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0 NH avg 1.5New Hampshire average: 1.5. Average among the 24 New Hampshire facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0 NH avg 0.08New Hampshire average: 0.08. Average among the 24 New Hampshire facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 03/2025.

Nonprofit
Operated by a church.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$6.9MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$155.2KFiscal year ending 03/2025
Nonprofit Operated by a church.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$6.9MFiscal year ending 03/2025 Rank #46 / 58Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 46th out of 58 independent living communities we track in New Hampshire for net patient revenue. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the New Hampshire average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$155.2KFiscal year ending 03/2025
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$189.2KFiscal year ending 03/2025
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #38 / 58Payroll costs — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 38th out of 58 independent living communities we track in New Hampshire for payroll costs. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the New Hampshire average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$4.4MFiscal year ending 03/2025 64.1% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #12 / 58Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 12th out of 58 independent living communities we track in New Hampshire for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the New Hampshire average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in New Hampshire that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$2.6MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$7.1MFiscal year ending 03/2025
How we calculate these figures

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 305070

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Who this home usually serves

Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2025
Arriving
53 admissions · FY2025 Residents admitted during the year.
Medicare 38 · 72%
Medicaid 0 · 0%
Private pay & other 15 · 28%
Shows care patterns over time; not used to rate this facility.

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Typical stay

Medicare 1 - 2 months Private pay & other 1 - 2 years

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Address 1.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Laconia's city center to Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the NH Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
IL
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PC
RC
SNF
Laconia-Yes
83
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NH AVG 33
Rank #2 / 44
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Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in a walkable area?
Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
02 What is the occupancy rate at Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's occupancy is 96.0%.
03 Does Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on this page.
04 Are pets allowed at Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Yes, Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center allows residents to bring their pets.
05 Does Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is registered as a non-profit.
06 What is the overall rating for Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center received a 5-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
07 Are there photos of Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Yes — there are 15 photos of Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in the photo gallery on this page.
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