Birch Healthcare Center
62 Rochester Hill Road · Rochester, NH · 03867 · 6033353955
79 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.24 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,655 |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
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.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G April 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023
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.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 16, 2024 | Fine | $10,655 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 305081 · certified since February 12, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.