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HomeNew HampshireBirch Healthcare Center

Birch Healthcare Center

62 Rochester Hill Road, Rochester, NH 038676033353955WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.4on Google(44 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
79
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $10,655

How Birch Healthcare Center Compares in New Hampshire

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New Hampshire. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
NH average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
NH average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
1/5
NH average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.52 hrs/day
NH average
3.91 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.57 hrs/day
NH average
0.78 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
47.6%
NH average
44.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the New Hampshire average of 3.0/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.52 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.91.
Reported RN time is 0.57 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.78.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 29, 2024
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 18, 2025
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$12,419/mo
New Hampshire median
Private Room
$13,718/mo
New Hampshire median
Strafford County 65+
20,990
16.0% of county
County Population
130,965
Strafford County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Birch Healthcare Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Rochester, New Hampshire with 79 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
79
Avg Residents/Day
69.3
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 12, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Strafford
Last Inspection
Sep 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
16.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (10)

F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Jul 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$10,655
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineApr 16, 2024
$10,655

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.38 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.56 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.52 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.28 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
47.6%
RN Turnover
55.6%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
WHITE MOUNTAIN PEAK HEALTHCARE LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 19, 2020
NHOC LLCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 19, 2020
WMP HOLDCO LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 19, 2020
KAMNA HOLDINGS LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 19, 2020
PHC SNF MANAGEMENT LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2020
RIZKALLA HANNA, MAGUEDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2025
SUAZO, KATELYNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 30, 2025
AGGCP LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 19, 2020
KANSAS SNF HOLDINGS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 19, 2020
MAD FAMILY HOLDINGS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 19, 2020
NATR TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 19, 2020
PHC SNF MANAGEMENT LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 10, 2025
RARMNA HOLDINGS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 19, 2020
RATR TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 19, 2020
RNR HOLDINGS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 19, 2020
WETR TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 19, 2020
RIZKALLA HANNA, MAGUEDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 10, 2025
SUAZO, KATELYNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 28, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Birch Healthcare Center and nearby alternatives.

All New Hampshire facilities
Birch Healthcare Center
Rochester, NHCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $10,655
Rochester Manor
Rochester, NH2,112 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Riverside Rest Home
Dover, NH5.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation
Dover, NH6.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Langdon Place of Dover
Dover, NH9.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Saint Ann Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Dover, NH11.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Edgewood Centre (the)
Portsmouth, NH18.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Birch Healthcare Center
Rochester, NH · Current facility
—2/53/51/5$10,655
Rochester Manor
Rochester, NH
2,112 ft2/52/52/5None recorded
Riverside Rest Home
Dover, NH
5.2 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation
Dover, NH
6.4 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Langdon Place of Dover
Dover, NH
9.1 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
Saint Ann Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Dover, NH
11.3 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Edgewood Centre (the)
Portsmouth, NH
18.6 mi3/53/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Birch Healthcare Center?▾
Birch Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Birch Healthcare Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New Hampshire is $12,419/month for a semi-private room and $13,718/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Birch Healthcare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Birch Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Birch Healthcare Center had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 18, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $10,655.
What are the staffing levels at Birch Healthcare Center?▾
Birch Healthcare Center provides 3.52 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, 0.56 LPN hours, and 2.38 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 47.6%.
How many beds does Birch Healthcare Center have?▾
Birch Healthcare Center has 79 certified beds with an average of 69.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Birch Healthcare Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New Hampshire, including 1 in Rochester. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Birch Healthcare Center?▾
On Google Maps, Birch Healthcare Center has a rating of 3.4 out of 5 based on 44 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.