Birch Healthcare Center
Rochester, New Hampshire
62 Rochester Hill Road, Rochester, NH, 03867
Birch Healthcare Center Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $10,655
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.53 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.62 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.32 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.06 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 1 to 2 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 79 certified beds · ~69 avg residents/day (87% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Birch Healthcare Center is a for-profit, 79-bed skilled nursing facility located in Rochester, New Hampshire. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data, the center holds an overall rating of two out of five stars, with a one-star rating for staffing and a three-star rating for health inspections. While the facility maintains a four-star rating for quality measures, it operates as a limited liability company.
Location
62 Rochester Hill Road, Rochester, NH, 03867, Rochester, NH
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Birch Healthcare Center?
- Birch Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did Birch Healthcare Center score on health inspections?
- Birch Healthcare Center received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Birch Healthcare Center?
- Birch Healthcare Center has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Birch Healthcare Center have?
- Birch Healthcare Center has 79 certified beds.
- Does Birch Healthcare Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Birch Healthcare Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Birch Healthcare Center located?
- Birch Healthcare Center is located at 62 Rochester Hill Road, Rochester, NH, 03867, Rochester, New Hampshire.
- How can I contact Birch Healthcare Center?
- You can reach Birch Healthcare Center by phone at +1 603-335-3955.
Nearby facilities
- Rochester Manor 0.3 mi
40 Whitehall Road, Rochester, NH, 03867
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
All clinical data on this page originates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that certifies and inspects every Medicare- and Medicaid-participating nursing home in the United States. Reviews are imported verbatim from public Google business listings.
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