Birch Healthcare Center
62 Rochester Hill Road, Rochester, NH 03867
Birch Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Rochester, New Hampshire. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionSeptember 18, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since July 26, 202312 (New Hampshire average 13)
- Fines in the past three years1, $10,655 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on August 13, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2026.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on September 18, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2025.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on September 18, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 16, 2021 from $32,766 to $39,408.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 8, 2022 from $201,383 to $231,944.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 16, 2024 from $10,527 to $10,655.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 16, 2024 from $16,195 to $10,527.
Health inspection on August 29, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on August 29, 2024
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2024.
Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0223 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0293. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2024.
Citation K0914. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2024.
Health inspection on April 16, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
5 of 73 New Hampshire homes (7%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $10,655 on April 16, 2024.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Health inspection on July 26, 2023
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2023.
Citation F0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on July 26, 2023
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (603) 335-3955
- Last standard health inspection
- September 18, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 79
- Residents per day, on average
- 70.9
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Peak Healthcare at Rochester LLC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the New Hampshire average (12 vs 13).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- WHITE MOUNTAIN PEAK HEALTHCARE LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 11/19/2020
- NHOC LLCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/19/2020
- BLACK MOUNTAIN II LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 01/20/2026
- PR NH HOLDINGS LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 01/20/2026
- RR NH HOLDINGS LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 01/20/2026
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- WMP HOLDCO LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 11/19/2020
- AGGCP LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/20/2026
- KAMNA HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/19/2020
- WMP HC LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/19/2020
- GOLDSTEIN, AVROHOMIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/20/2026
- HALBERSTAM, MIRIAMIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/20/2026
- HALBERSTAM, MOSHEIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/20/2026
- 603 HEALTHCARE LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2025
- RIZKALLA HANNA, MAGUEDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/28/2025
- SUAZO, KATELYNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/30/2025
Questions
When was Birch Healthcare Center last inspected?
CMS lists September 18, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Birch Healthcare Center have?
CMS lists 12 health citations since July 26, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Birch Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $10,655 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Birch Healthcare Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Birch Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.