ROCHESTER, NH 03867
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 305081 · 79 beds
BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER is a Medicare-certified nursing home in ROCHESTER, NH (CMS Certification Number 305081). CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 3/5, staffing 1/5, quality measures 4/5). Federal inspection records list 10 health deficiencies, including 1 serious deficiency flag. The most recent survey date on record is September 18, 2025. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $11K across 1 fine. CMS lists this home as graduated from the Special Focus Facility program on August 31, 2023 after 22 months in the program. That is not a current SFF designation. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Health inspection | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 10 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | September 18, 2025 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 1 |
| Harm citations | 1 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 0 |
| Special Focus Facility status | Graduated from SFF program |
| Graduation date | August 31, 2023 |
| Time in SFF program | 22 months |
| Total federal fines | $11K |
| Fine count | 1 |
| Staffing star rating | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.57 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.52 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Ownership type: Organization
This owner operates 28 facilities in the current extract.