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Laconia Rehabilitation Center
175 Blueberry Lane, Laconia, NH 03246 · Belknap County · (603) 524-3340
120 certified beds, about 104 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1990
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 305040 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 1, 2026, inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the New Hampshire average is 4, the national average 9.2).
Of 17 health citations since January 2024, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $7,901 in the last three years; the largest was $7,901, and the latest is dated January 4, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.65 hours per resident per day, against 3.90 across New Hampshire and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.69 of those hours.
28.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New Hampshire average 44.1%).
CMS links it to Genesis Healthcare, an affiliated group of 184 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
101/24
305/24
210/24
205/25
907/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 17 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
11D
4E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
0C
July 1, 2026Standard inspection · 9 citations
- E Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the activities program was directed by a qualified professional for a facility census of 106 residents.
- E Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that irregularities identified by the pharmacist during the monthly Drug Regimen Review (DRR) were reviewed by the provider and that the provider documented their rationale for the action taken for the pharmacy recommendation for 4 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications in a final sample of 23 residents (Resident Identifiers are #1, #6, #8 and #30).
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure medications were labeled according to professional standards on 5 of 5 medication carts observed.
- D Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to keep residents free from physical restraints for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for physical restraints in a final sample of 23 residents (Resident identifier is #38).
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow physician orders for 1 resident in a final sample of 23 residents. (Resident identifier is #9.)
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide supervision and assistance at meals for 1 of 5 resident reviewed for ADL's (Activities of Daily Living) in a final sample of 23 residents. (Resident identifier is #94).
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that activities were provided to support residents based on the resident's choices and care plan for 1 out of 2 residents reviewed for activities in a final sample of 23 residents (Resident Identifier is #9).
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the residents' environment remained as free as possible from accident hazards for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for falls in a final sample of 23 residents (Resident identifier is #94).
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed failed to follow infection control standards for cleaning and disinfecting 2 out of 5 glucometers observed.
May 30, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteResident #6 Review on 5/30/25 of Resident #6's care plan meeting notes revealed that Resident #6 had care plan meetings on 11/29/24 and 1/10/25. There was no evidence of a quarterly care plan meeting documented after 1/10/25. Resident #22 Interview on 5/28/25 with Resident #22 at approximately 11:30 a.m. revealed that Resident #22 reported that he/she had was not invited or participated in a care plan meeting for about 6 months. Review on 5/30/25 of Resident #22's care plan meeting notes revealed that Resident #22 had a care plan meeting on 11/27/24. Interview on 5/30/25 at approximately 10:50 a.m. with Staff D (Regional Nurse) confirmed that there is no evidence of quarterly care plan meetings being completed after 11/27/24. Resident #23 Review on 5/30/25 of Resident 23's care plan meeting notes revealed that Resident #23 had a care plan meeting on 9/7/24 and 5/1/25. [...]
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to report an injury of unknown source timely to the State Survey Agency (SSA) for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for accidents in a final sample of 24 residents (Resident identifier is #7).
October 1, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to establish and maintain a system of records of receipt and disposition of controlled drugs in sufficient detail to enable an accurate reconciliation for 3 out of 7 residents reviewed for controlled drugs (Resident Identifiers are #2, #6, and #7). Findings Include: Resident #7 Review on 10/1/24 of the controlled drug record for the Opechee Cart #1 for Resident #7's Diazepam 10 milligram (mg) tablets revealed that there were 22 tablets remaining on 9/30/24 at 8:20 a.m. Observation on 10/1/24 at approximately 9:20 a.m. with Staff A (Registered Nurse (RN)) of Resident #7's Diazepam 10 mg medication card revealed that there were 21 tablets remaining in the medication card. Interview on 10/1/24 at approximately 9:21 a.m. with Staff A confirmed the above findings. [...]
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, policy review, and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain locked storage of medications and biologicals in 1 of 3 medication carts.
May 31, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that activities were provided to support residents based on the resident's choices and care plan for 1 out of 1 residents reviewed for activities in a final sample of 23 residents (Resident Identifier is #106).
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review it was determined that the facility failed to maintain infection control practices in regards to cleaning equipment during wound care in 1 out of 1 observations of pressure ulcer care observed in a final sample of 23 residents (Resident Identifier is #27).
- B Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment accurately reflected the residents' status for 3 of 23 residents reviewed for MDS in a final sample of 23 residents (Resident Identifiers are #40, #45, and #112).
January 4, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and policy review it was determined that the facility failed to properly assess the resident after a fall for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for accidents (Resident Identifier is #1).
Fire safety inspections
16 fire safety citations on file: 7 on July 1, 2026, 3 on May 30, 2025, 6 on May 31, 2024.
Every fire safety citation16 citations
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- B Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 4, 2024 | Fine | $7,901 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.65 | 3.90 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.69 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.21 | 3.47 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.06 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.89 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 28.4% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 40.9% | 40.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.97 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.82 on weekdays and 3.21 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.8% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.60 in April to June 2025 to 3.65 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.65 | 0.69 | 3.82 | 3.21 | 1.8% | 0 of 90 | 104 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.60 | 0.76 | 3.76 | 3.19 | 3.7% | 0 of 92 | 111 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.43 | 0.79 | 3.62 | 2.93 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 112 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.60 | 0.77 | 3.82 | 3.05 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 109 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| New Hampshire, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.85 | 0.74 | 4.01 | 3.45 | 13.1% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New Hampshire | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 24.3 | 22.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.0 | 17.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.8 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.0 | 17.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.1 | 22.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.8 | 13.4 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: 175 BLUEBERRY LANE OPERATIONS LLC. CMS links this home to Genesis Healthcare, a group of 184 nursing homes averaging 2.3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Nh Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 04/01/2011 |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Gen Operations I LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Gen Operations II LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Genesis Healthcare Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Genesis Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Genesis Operations LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Ghc Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Whitman, Arnold | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 12/31/2011 | |
| Berg, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/01/2012 | |
| Bridgeford, Laura | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2024 | |
| Mendelson, Avi | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2024 | |
| Ephrem, Vercin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/2024 | |
| Morris, Diane | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Simoneau, Matthew | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Genesis Operations LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/09/2025 | |
| Ephrem, Vercin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/09/2025 | |
| Simoneau, Matthew | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/09/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on July 1, 2026: "Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on July 1, 2026: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 1, 2026: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 1, 2026: "Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.21 hours per resident per day, below the New Hampshire average of 3.47.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Belknap County Nursing Home Laconia, 0.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Laconia, 1.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Golden View Health Care Center Meredith, 4.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Mountain Ridge Center, Genesis Healthcare Franklin, 10 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Wolfeboro Bay Center Wolfeboro, 14.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Merrimack County Nursing Home Boscawen, 14.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Mountain View Community Ossipee, 20.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Epsom Healthcare Center Epsom, 22.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 12 citations
Common questions
- What is Laconia Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Laconia Rehabilitation Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Laconia Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 9 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 1, 2026. The New Hampshire average is 4.
- Has Laconia Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $7,901 in the last three years.
- Does Laconia Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Laconia Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 20 owners and managers, and links the home to Genesis Healthcare. Legal business name: 175 BLUEBERRY LANE OPERATIONS LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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