CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 3051012026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Belknap County Nursing Home

30 County Drive · Laconia, NH 03246 · Belknap County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds94CMS provider file
Recent citation rows12current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-09-0422025-09-046
Cycle 22024-09-1922024-09-191
Cycle 32023-08-0902023-08-091
02 / CITATION DETAIL

12 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 1 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-09-04 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-12
2025-09-04 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-12
2025-09-04 · FIREK0223Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-25
2025-09-04 · FIREK0291Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-25
2025-09-04 · FIREK0372Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-25
2025-09-04 · FIREK0913Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-25
2025-09-04 · FIREK0914Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-25
2025-09-04 · FIREK0918Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-25
2024-09-19 · HEALTHF0582Severity B · pattern; potential for minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-07
2024-09-19 · HEALTHF0908Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-07
2024-09-19 · FIREK0918Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-30
2023-08-09 · FIREK0712Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-21
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • BELKNAP COUNTYOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 09/01/2008
  • BELKNAP COUNTYOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2008
  • DARST, ROSEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/13/2023
  • EPHREM, VERCINIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/18/2022
  • O'BRIEN, AMYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/24/2025
  • PAULEY, RICHARDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/05/2023
  • RICHARDSON, SHELLEYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2017
  • SHIEL, ALISONIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/12/2019
  • TWARDOSKY, BRENDAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/17/2015
  • BELKNAP COUNTYOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/14/2008
  • DARST, ROSEIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/13/2023
  • EPHREM, VERCINIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/18/2022
  • GALLAGHER, AMANDAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/16/2022
  • O'BRIEN, AMYIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/24/2025
  • PAULEY, RICHARDIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/05/2023
  • RICHARDSON, SHELLEYIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2017
  • SHIEL, ALISONIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/12/2019
  • TWARDOSKY, BRENDAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/17/2015

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.96per resident day
RN hours0.80per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.45per resident day
Staff turnover31.9%CMS reported field
BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.