Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (52% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Alpine Healthcare Center is an 85-bed skilled nursing facility owned by White Mountain Peak Healthcare in Keene, New Hampshire. The facility manages several financial paths by accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. For visitors, the surrounding suburban area is car-dependent with limited sidewalk connections, meaning family members will generally need a vehicle to run daily errands or travel to the property.
Stays average around 211 days, pointing to an operational footprint centered heavily on extended long-term care alongside short-term post-acute recovery tracks. This steady demand keeps the building functioning at an 84 percent occupancy level. Daily operations are backed by 3 hours and 13 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, utilizing an around-the-clock team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who handle physical therapy, mental health recovery, total parenteral nutrition, and hospice services.
State files show a history of inspection surveys that have focused on medication tracking, restraint use, and infection control protocols. Oversight records from the health department indicate that the facility has implemented corrective measures to resolve these earlier tracking gaps, and the building maintains an overall cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.
Interested individuals can expect private and semi-private rooms equipped with individual climate control, building-wide Wi-Fi, and a security system designed for residents with cognitive needs. The kitchen coordinates meals to fulfill standard nutritional requirements, served daily in a communal dining room.
Alpine Healthcare Center is administered by Melissa Castor.
In New Hampshire, the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Administration is responsible for the unannounced inspection and licensing of all residential care and nursing facilities.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NH Average | vs. NH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 22 | 17 | This facility has 29% more total deficiencies than a typical New Hampshire assisted living residence (22 vs. NH avg 17).↑ 29% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 7.3 | 5.7 | This facility has 28% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Hampshire assisted living residence (7.3 vs. NH avg 5.7).↑ 28% worse |
New Hampshire average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
New Hampshire average 14.4
New Hampshire average 3.99
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 17 citations resulted from standard inspections.
New Hampshire average: 0.2
New Hampshire average: 0.1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,260 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 33 | 16 | 49 | 10,916 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,837 | 92 | 100% | 10 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 19 | 28 | 3,673 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 1 | 9 | 2,092 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,646 | 91 | 99% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 454 | 66 | 72% | 6.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 320 | 40 | 43% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 297 | 26 | 28% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 280 | 62 | 67% | 4.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 105 | 25 | 27% | 4.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 6 | 7% | 6.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 12 | 13% | 1.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2% | 1 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
52% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
28% of new residents, often for short stays.
20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Alpine Healthcare Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (52% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
2.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Keene's city center to Alpine Healthcare Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Alpine Healthcare Center is located in KEENE, New Hampshire.
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Alpine Healthcare Center has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to NH state health department records, Alpine Healthcare Center's license number is 04458.
Alpine Healthcare Center's occupancy is 84%.
Alpine Healthcare Center is registered as a for-profit in NH.
Melissa Castor is the administrator of Alpine Healthcare Center.
Alpine Healthcare Center has 85 beds.
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