BELKNAP COUNTY NURSING HOME
30 COUNTY DRIVE, Laconia, NH 03246
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How BELKNAP COUNTY NURSING HOME Compares
BELKNAP COUNTY NURSING HOME is a 94-bed government-owned nursing facility in Laconia, New Hampshire. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Hampshire average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (25.9%) is above the New Hampshire average of 17.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 94 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Laconia, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Hampshire average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.9% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 17.8% (45% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — better than the New Hampshire average of 4.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the New Hampshire average of 4.4% (44% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.9% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 22.4%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Hampshire averages across 73 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BELKNAP COUNTY NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BELKNAP COUNTY NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Laconia.
How is BELKNAP COUNTY NURSING HOME addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BELKNAP COUNTY NURSING HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.9% here versus 17.8% across New Hampshire. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BELKNAP COUNTY NURSING HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.5% here versus 4.4% across New Hampshire. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is BELKNAP COUNTY NURSING HOME's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 94 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BELKNAP COUNTY NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BELKNAP COUNTY NURSING HOME's rating advantage in Laconia?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Laconia
Laconia sits in Belknap County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than New Hampshire as a whole (18.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 13,485 (22.0%)
- Median age
- 47.9 years
- Median household income
- $67,328
- Median home value
- $232,000
Demographics for Belknap County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Laconia.
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