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Birch Healthcare Center is a senior living community in Rochester, New Hampshire offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 70 reviews.
Birch Healthcare Center is a rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Rochester, New Hampshire. The center provides post-acute care for patients recovering from injuries and illnesses, with an experienced medical staff including attending physicians and registered nurses who administer treatment across various conditions.
The facility offers a range of therapeutic and medical services, including physical and occupational therapy supported by high-tech equipment, as well as specialized programs such as palliative and hospice care for terminally ill patients, respite care for family caregivers, and nutritional support including TPN for patients unable to eat by mouth. A team of physiologists and social workers addresses residents' emotional and psychological well-being during recovery.
Comprehensive personal care services complement the rehabilitation focus. On-site dental, vision, and podiatry care are available, and the facility employs dietitians and nutritionists who create individualized meal plans for each resident. Upon discharge, staff work collaboratively to develop personalized discharge plans that outline follow-up care instructions to ensure a safe transition home.
The community is designed as a welcoming environment where residents receive care from a compassionate staff. When residents are ready to transition to additional care levels, the facility is equipped to provide continuity; those entering hospice care can remain at the facility rather than relocating.
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3.9★ on Google (70)
Lise Bougie
Apr 2026
My stay at Birch Healthcare Center was amazing! The staff were consoling when I needed them. They listened to what I had to say. They listened to my concerns. They listened when I was having a bad day. The ladies in PT made PT fun. God forbid, but if I do need rehabilitation again, I would definitely go back there again. I was only there for a short stay, but I made many friends, who I plan on visiting. Thank you Birch Healthcare Center for everything.
Lynne
Apr 2026
Birch has bright and friendly staff. Thank you to Tiana in admissions for all that you do to welcome new residents and make them feel welcome comfortable!
Austin Jones
Mar 2026
Kudos to the team at Birch! My mothers rehab stay was EXCELLENT. The entire process from before she even arrived, to when she left went smoothly. I called to see if I could come in to see the facility before saying yes to Birch. We said yes because walking through and observing staff with the patients there without them knowing I was watching interactions, was all I needed to see. You can tell they really care about the patients there. Thank you thank you thank you to the entire team.
Anita Wittfield
Mar 2026
Great experience during my husbands rehab stay. The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming, which made a big difference while recovering. The therapy team was excellent and very encouraging, helping my husband make great progress. Overall a warm, supportive environment with people who truly care about their patients.
Teya Marquis
Nov 2025
Recently had such a great experience with Birch Healthcare! The staff consistency go above and beyond for their patients. We felt very comfortable from the start, the staff has been very available and communicative through my family’s time here. I am very happy with the care provided and would recommend to any other friends/family who need rehab. The food is great and there are a number of activities/trips for patients throughout the week. Thank you so much for the team at Birch for caring for my loved one!
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 24 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 14, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 30, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 30, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 30, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 14, 2025
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 26, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 13, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 13, 2024
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 26, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 26, 2024
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 26, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 26, 2024
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 26, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 8, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 16, 2023
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 16, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 16, 2023
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 15, 2023
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 23, 2023
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 23, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 23, 2023
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 23, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 23, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Birch Healthcare Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Birch Healthcare Center is located at 62 Rochester Hill Road in Rochester, New Hampshire.
Birch Healthcare Center had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 24 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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