Nursing homes in Rochester, NH
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Rochester, part of the Strafford area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Rochester, situated in Strafford County, provides access to two nursing homes serving residents across the 03867 ZIP code. Based on the latest CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. Currently, no local nursing homes have achieved a 5-star status, though Birch Healthcare Center maintains the highest regional standing with a 3-star rating under its current operators.
Rating distribution
avg 2.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Rochester
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Rochester
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Rochester reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER at 3★.
- 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Rochester
| BIRCH HEALTHCARE CENTER PEAK HEALTHCARE AT ROCHESTER LLC · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Rochester Manor GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.