Alpine Healthcare Center
Keene, NH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 305062) · 85 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (603) 352-7311 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alpine Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New Hampshire state average of 3.08. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is also 1 out of 5.
Alpine Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.8% and a CMS staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Alpine Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation appears in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Alpine Healthcare Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home located in Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 1996 and holds 85 certified beds, with an average of 75.2 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Alpine Healthcare Center has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New Hampshire state average of 3.08. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 out of 5, and staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours of 3.14 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.36 per resident per day. The facility reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.8%.
Regarding penalty history, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file — meaning Alpine Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is indicated in the available data for this facility. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the provided data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports and details before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Alpine Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Hampshire state average of 3.08.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Alpine Healthcare Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 47.8% and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Alpine Healthcare Center has 85 certified beds and an average of 75.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, each on a 1-to-5-star scale, with overall combining the other three; here those are 1, 1, 1, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6033527311 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6033527311 to arrange a visit and verify conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/305062?state=NH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.