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Nursing Home in New Hampshire

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Alpine Healthcare Center

Nursing Home in New Hampshire

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Alpine Healthcare Center

Overview of Alpine Healthcare Center
Alpine Healthcare Center is located in Keene, NH, and offers a range of services including short and long-term care, medical care, rehabilitation therapy, and personal care. The facility is equipped with advanced medical equipment and a skilled team dedicated to enhancing the well-being of residents. It also provides palliative and hospice care, as well as respite care for caregivers.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
2/5
New Hampshire average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
2/5
New Hampshire average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
3/5
New Hampshire average: 3.2/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
2/5
New Hampshire average: 3.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 13m per day

This home provides 24% less nursing time per resident than the New Hampshire average.

New Hampshire average: 4h 13m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 85

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the New Hampshire average
Occupancy rate 84.4%
Residents per day (avg) 73
Occupancy rate
84.4%
Residents per day (avg)
73

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

52% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

28% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8.5M
Profit
$406.7K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8.5M
Profit
$406.7K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.8M
44.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.3M
Total costs $8.1M
Bed community size
85-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
84%
In line with New Hampshire average
Occupied beds
72 / 85
Average residents 80 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 1, 2025
CountyCheshire

Additional Licensing Details

License Number04458
CMS Certification Number305062

Ownership & Operating Entity

Alpine Healthcare Center is administrated by Melissa Castor.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

12 amenities
Spacious Private And Semi-Private Rooms
Dining Room
Security System For Residents With Cognitive Deficits
Comfortable Common And Lounge Areas
Computer With Internet Access
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Housekeeping & Laundry
Telephone
Mail And Newspaper Service
Fully Air Conditioned With Individual Climate Control
Pharmaceutical Delivery Service
Activity Room
Specific ProgramsShort & Long Term Care, Medical Care, Rehabilitation therapy, Personal Care, Mental Health and Recovery, Palliative & Hospice Care, Respite Care, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), Discharge Planning

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

New Hampshire average 3.5


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 17

New Hampshire average 14.4

Citations per inspection
5.67

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.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 0.1

0 critical citations More info New Hampshire average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info New Hampshire average: 0.1

16 moderate citations More info New Hampshire average: 12

1 minor citation More info New Hampshire average: 2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Jun 13, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Jun 13, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Jun 13, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Jun 13, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around New Hampshire The information below is reported by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Administration.

5 facilities compared · CMS & NH Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Cedar Healthcare Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Portsmouth
102
78.6%
-3%
3.30
+20%
-23%
0
7
2.3
0
84
-
-
-
$11.0M
$5.7M
51.4%
305082
Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Bedford
102
76.1%
-6%
3.05
-24%
-29%
0
15
5.0
0
86
-
-
Woh Llc
$9.4M
$5.6M
59.8%
305086
Bedford Hills
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Bedford
147
94.2%
+16%
3.33
+19%
-22%
1
8
2.0
1
135
-
-
Forrence, Heidi
$25.6M
$8.5M
33.2%
305060
Alpine Healthcare Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Keene
85
84.4%
+4%
3.21
-52%
-25%
0
17
5.7
0
73
-
-
White Mountain Peak Healthcare Llc
$8.5M
$3.8M
44.8%
305062
Brookdale Spruce Wood
-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Durham
80
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 148
Employees 66
Contractors 82
Staff to resident ratio 2.11:1
13% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average ratio: 1.87:1

Avg staff/day 34
Average shift 8.3 hours
6% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 7.8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 25,623
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 33
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 74
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

19.8%

5,061 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 45 Licensed Practical Nurse: 28 Medication Aide/Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant29457411,39991100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse528333,1038998%8.7
Medication Aide/Technician102122,96291100%10
Registered Nurse9092,5628998%9.9
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,3558897%7.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist2028886571%8
Dental Services Staff2027386571%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist0225227684%6.7
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Dietitian1015206571%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0224636470%6.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician022662831%2.4
Physical Therapy Aide011511%4.7
74 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
33 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 98%
12 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 98%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 97%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 71%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 71%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 84%
1 Administrator
% of Days 71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 71%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 70%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 31%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 1%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
70 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
8 residents (11.4%)
Medicaid
39 residents (55.7%)
Private pay or other
23 residents (32.9%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.3
27% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 11.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.8
19% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 23.2

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.2%
35% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 21.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 18.0%
11% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 20.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 24.3%
10% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 27.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.1%
32% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 4.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.1%
31% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 4.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
84% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.1%
44% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 5.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.7%
43% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 8.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 24.8%
42% worse than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 17.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 96.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 98.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.9%
16% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 83.8%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.2%
25% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 1.6%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.8%
8% better than New Hampshire average

New Hampshire average: 83.0%

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Choices for Independence

NH Medicaid CFI Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, New Hampshire resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Small state; rural access emphasis.

NH ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Center

NH ServiceLink

Age 60+, New Hampshire resident, or caregiver.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Primarily referral-based; limited direct funding.

Old Age Assistance (OAA)

New Hampshire Old Age Assistance

Age 65+, NH resident, US citizen/eligible alien, not in public institution.

~$1,063/month (individual, net after deductions); varies by living arrangement.

$1,500 (individual), $2,000 (couple).

Automatic Medicaid eligibility; estate recovery applies.

New Hampshire Family Caregiver Program (via NFCSP)

New Hampshire Family Caregiver Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

13 ServiceLink locations; rural/low-income priority.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Hampshire Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, NH resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program (FAP)

New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized, NH resident, low-income household.

~$33,614/year (1-person), ~$43,958/year (2-person) (150% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Administered by 5 CAP agencies; covers oil, gas, electric, wood.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

New Hampshire SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NH resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Hampshire VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

NH Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief

New Hampshire Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ prioritized, NH resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

~$47,000/year (individual), ~$60,000/year (couple).

Not assessed; home value cap at $750,000.

Refundable relief (~$100-$500/year); annual application.

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