Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise proactive medical team (np and md). Still worth an in-person visit.
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Belknap County Nursing Home has a strong overall Medicare rating. Public reviewers frequently mention: proactive medical team (np and md) and friendly and professional staff. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Belknap County Nursing Home receives praise for its proactive medical staff and friendly environment, particularly regarding rehabilitation services. However, some families have expressed significant frustration regarding the quality of daily care and the responsiveness of management to concerns raised during care plan meetings.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff has been wonderful. Everyone is friendly and professional. The NP and MD are very proactive.”
“I would voice my concerns with the nurses in charge, the social worker, the director of BCNH. I would attend every care plan meeting and voice conc”
“Was there for a year and loved it”
RN hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility has 12 deficiencies across 3 surveys with no complaint-triggered issues, indicating families haven't filed federal reports. The main concerns involve electrical systems and emergency power, fire safety measures, and infection control protocols. All identified issues have been corrected by the facility, suggesting responsive management when deficiencies are found during routine inspections.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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