BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER

62 ROCHESTER HILL ROAD
ROCHESTER NH 03867
Phone: 6033353955

For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections3/5
Staffing1/5
Quality measures4/5
Long-stay quality3/5
Short-stay quality4/5
  • Overall rating vs. the New Hampshire average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Rochester average: level with the average (2.0)

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds79
Average residents per day69.3
Occupancy88%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
CountyStrafford
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1997-02-12
CMS certification number (CCN)305081
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle3

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.03
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.52
Registered nurse turnover55.6%
Total nursing staff turnover47.6%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$10,655
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $10,655 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER highly rated?

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 3, staffing 1, and quality measures 4.

How many beds does BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER have?

CMS certifies 79 beds; the facility reports an average of 69.3 residents per day (about 88% occupancy).

Does BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $10,655 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.