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BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER

62 ROCHESTER HILL ROAD, ROCHESTER, NH 03867
Score: 41 / 100

CMS data shows Birch Healthcare Center earning a D grade with a score of 41/100, placing it below most facilities in New Hampshire. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Birch Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 3.52 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 10 deficiencies at Birch Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.52 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.58 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.62 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.32 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.06 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.34 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

10
Total Deficiencies
Sep 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 10 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0552 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Sep 17, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Sep 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0698 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    Sep 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Aug 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Aug 28, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.2% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 5.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 9.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 3.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.6% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 33.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $10,655

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 41 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
79
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3