Birch Healthcare Center
Rochester, NH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 305081) · 79 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,655
Phone: (603) 335-3955 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Birch Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Hampshire state average of 3.08. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Birch Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.52 hours per resident per day, including about 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.6%.
Birch Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,655.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Birch Healthcare Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) skilled nursing facility in Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 1997. The facility is licensed for 79 beds and reports an average daily census of 69.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Birch Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New Hampshire state average of 3.08. The facility's four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measures (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.52 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at approximately 0.57 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,655.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment on record.
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility on CMS Care Compare, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance that undergo increased federal oversight.
No ownership change has been recorded for this facility in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation data is provided in this record.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Birch Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Hampshire state average of 3.08.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Birch Healthcare Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.52 hours per resident per day, with about 0.57 RN hours per resident per day; nursing turnover is 47.6%, and the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,655.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 79 beds and reports an average daily census of 69.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation data is provided in this record.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Birch Healthcare Center was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 12, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here these are 3, 1, and 4 stars respectively, combining to an overall rating of 2.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6033353955 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6033353955 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/305081?state=NH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.