Laconia Rehabilitation Center sits out at 175 Blueberry Lane in Laconia, NH, and you'll see right off there's a focus on rehabilitation, nursing home care, and keeping a steady, safe environment for seniors with medical needs and those needing assistance with daily living, whether for short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay or for long-term care; they keep the place secure round the clock with a 24-hour security and emergency call system, and always have staff on site, including nurses, trained assistants, and therapists of all kinds like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, so there's help whenever needed, and you'll get both medical and medication support along with mobility and transportation help, which is important because some folks need constant monitoring or care for things like ventilator support, dementia, or wound issues. Residents stay in a mix of private and semi-private rooms, including large 2-bedroom or shared rooms, all of which come with their own bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, and cable, phone, and internet services, so it's got the comforts you'd expect, and there's even access to Wi-Fi, a TV lobby, activity rooms, beauty salon or barber shop, a café with menus you can always order from, private dining areas if family visits, and even a courtyard and gardens where residents sometimes watch the birds or go outside for some fresh air or pet therapy.
The staff includes registered nurses, licensed medical staff, a pulmonologist named Dr. El Boueiz, and managers like Matthew Simoneau, Diane Morris, and Vercin Ephrem, who've overseen things at different times, and there's a clear system where the staff keeps an eye on folks, from full medication administration to case management, palliative or hospice care, or discharge planning when people are headed out; for people who need a break from caregiving at home, they offer respite care too, and there's even psychiatric and counseling services along with pain, colostomy, and IV therapy, and they'll handle pharmacy services but have had some issues in the past with labeling drugs and pharmacy staffing, which got them a few deficiencies along with others related to infection control and storage, adding up to more than thirty inspection citations, and a couple of complaints noted most recently in October 2024.
Meals are available with special dietary and nutrition services, but sometimes residents wish for better flavor or more options, and though the place supplies a good number of activities, social gatherings, religious events, and therapy options, every so often there's talk about needing more outings or fun trips to places like Dollar Tree or Walmart; still, people often mention the friendly staff, clean rooms with views, occasional celebrations that don't overwhelm, and a quiet, peaceful feel around the one-story building and courtyards. The staff turnover rate is lower than average, with about 20% nurse turnover compared to much higher state numbers, and the staff keeps a steady hand with an average of 3.61 nurse hours per resident per day, though slightly below the state level, but the team gets called respectful and treats residents well, with a family atmosphere and a focus on keeping good relations and clear communication, though the building could use a few repairs or touch-ups at times.
Laconia Rehabilitation Center serves about 110 people a day in 120 certified beds, running as a for-profit operation and part of Genesis Healthcare, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, most insurances, and VA contracts; it's got skilled nursing, a ventilator unit, specialized dementia care, and they'll tailor treatment plans so folks can regain strength and independence, offering both inpatient and outpatient services, nutrition and recreational programs, engagement activities for those needing higher medical care, and always providing help with daily routines like personal care, meals, and laundry. The center gets average ratings-3.9 out of 5 from reviews, with most people saying they feel well cared for and like the communal spirit, even though there's room for improvement here and there, especially in food and facilities.
