Nursing HomeRochester, NHCMS 305081Updated September 25, 2026

BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTERDeficiencies, fines & AHCA inspection record

Searching for BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER deficiencies? This landing page summarizes Florida AHCA and CMS inspection data for this nursing home in Rochester, NH: Class I–IV counts, complaints, and a dated timeline of public findings so you can tour with clearer questions.

On this page: Class I–IV totals, and 11 dated timeline events.

Inspection snapshot

At a glance

Public AHCA Class I–IV rollup and CMS survey detail for BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Deficiencies
11
Moderate inspection concerns
Complaints
0
None on current rollup
Recorded fines
$0
No fine amount on file
Risk level
Moderate
Moderate inspection concerns
Moderate inspection concerns

BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER has enough citations or fines to warrant a careful read of inspection history, especially recurring categories.

11total
  • Class I0
  • Class II1
  • Class III9
  • Class IV0

Findings by AHCA class

Class I0
Class II1
Class III9
Class IV0
  • 1 Class II citation: Class II findings point to care or operations problems that put residents at direct risk. Ask for the plan of correction and follow-up survey results.
  • 9 Class III citations: Class III citations are the most common serious rollup. Patterns over time matter more than a single count.
  • Most common CMS category on file: Quality of life & care (2).

BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER deficiency timeline

Dated findings, fines, corrections, and license milestones · 11 events on record. Newest first.

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  1. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0609: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Abuse, neglect & exploitation

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected Oct 30, 2025

  2. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0552: Resident Rights

    Resident rights

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Corrected Oct 30, 2025

  3. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0698: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected Oct 30, 2025

  4. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0761: Pharmacy Service

    Pharmacy services

    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.

    Corrected Sep 13, 2024

  5. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0880: Infection Control

    Infection control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected Sep 13, 2024

  6. Fine $10,655cms

    CMS fine

    Civil money penalty recorded in CMS Nursing Home Compare.

  7. Class IIActual harm (G)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0689: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected May 8, 2024

  8. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0761: Pharmacy Service

    Pharmacy services

    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.

    Corrected Aug 16, 2023

See all 11 timeline events for BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER

AHCA deficiency types explained

Florida groups assisted living violations into four classes by how serious the risk is to residents (Fla. Stat. §§ 408.813, 429.19).

Class I: Imminent danger

0 on record

Conditions that present an imminent danger to residents or a substantial probability of death or serious physical or emotional harm.

Typical ALF fine: $5,000-$10,000 per violation (ALF). Highest severity. Must be corrected quickly, often within 24 hours.

Class II: Direct threat

1 on record

Conditions that directly threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of residents (short of Class I).

Typical ALF fine: $1,000-$5,000 per violation (ALF). Direct risk to resident well-being; fines apply even after correction.

Class III: Indirect or potential threat

9 on record

Conditions that indirectly or potentially threaten resident health, safety, or security.

Typical ALF fine: $500-$1,000 per violation (ALF). Potential harm if left uncorrected; correction deadlines are specified.

Class IV: No direct resident threat

0 on record

Conditions related to operations, reports, or paperwork that do not threaten resident health, safety, or security.

Typical ALF fine: $100-$200 per violation (ALF). Lowest severity; often administrative. Fines may be waived if corrected on time.

Findings by deficiency type

CMS health survey categories for this community, ranked by how often they appear in our detail records.

Quality of life & care

2 citations

Covers hands-on care quality, activities, and dignity of daily living.

Ask: What daily care standards failed, and how were they fixed?

Pharmacy services

2 citations

Medication errors are a leading source of preventable harm.

Ask: How are medications ordered, stored, and administered?

Abuse, neglect & exploitation

1 citation

These citations relate to resident protection and mandatory reporting.

Ask: How does the community prevent and report abuse or neglect?

Resident rights

1 citation

Rights citations often involve consent, privacy, or grievance handling.

Ask: How are privacy, dignity, and choice protected?

Infection control

1 citation

Weak infection control raises outbreak risk for frail residents.

Ask: What infection prevention practices failed inspection?

Nutrition & dietary

1 citation

Dietary failures raise malnutrition and dehydration risk.

Ask: Are meals, hydration, and special diets reliable?

Environment

1 citation

Physical plant issues can affect infection control, falls, and comfort.

Ask: Is the building safe, clean, and well maintained?

Assessment & care planning

1 citation

Poor assessments can lead to missed needs, falls, or hospital transfers.

Ask: Are care plans current and matched to the resident's needs?

BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER deficiency FAQ

Common questions families ask when researching BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER inspection history in Rochester, NH.

Does BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER have deficiencies?

Yes. BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER has 11 public deficiencies on the AHCA/CMS totals we track. Review the class breakdown and timeline on this page for dates and categories.

How many deficiencies does BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER have?

BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER has 11 deficiencies on the public totals we track.

What do AHCA deficiency classes mean for BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER?

Florida grades assisted living deficiencies Class I through IV by how serious the risk is to residents. Class I is imminent danger; Class IV is typically paperwork with no direct resident threat. Use the class chart on this page to see how this community's totals break down.

Are there fines or complaints for BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER?

No fines or complaints appear on the current public rollup for BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER. Confirm with the latest AHCA facility profile.

Where do these deficiency numbers come from?

Totals combine Florida AHCA Health Finder class rollups with CMS Nursing Home Compare deficiency and penalty records where a CMS certification number is available.

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BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER deficiency data is compiled from Florida AHCA public facility comparison fields and CMS Provider Data Catalog where available (page data refreshed September 25, 2026). Facilities may contest findings; always verify with the latest official inspection report before making a care decision.

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