Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

Location & what’s nearby

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Nearest of each type, straight-line distance. Hospitals come from the CMS Hospital General Information registry; everything else from Overture Maps (public data). Hospital and park hours are typical — call ahead to confirm.

Quality measures — how residents actually fare

Quality-measure stars summarize outcomes CMS tracks from the assessments each home submits — avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits, falls with injury, pressure ulcers, unplanned weight loss, and long-term antipsychotic use. Because the underlying data is self-reported, weigh a high score against the independent inspection record. Long-stay = permanent residents; short-stay = rehab and post-hospital stays.

Short-stay rehab — if you are coming here from a hospital

Arriving from a hospital right now? Read the discharge guide → — your appeal rights, how to slow a rushed discharge, and what to ask about the numbers below.

68.4% of the Medicare patients who left this home got back to the community and stayed there for at least 31 days — CMS rates that better than the national rate. This is CMS’s risk-adjusted rate over 358 Medicare stays in Oct 2022–Sep 2024, and CMS’s own comparison — not ours.

Met the expected recovery: 63.7% of this home’s Medicare short-stay residents left it at or above the ability to care for themselves and move around that CMS predicted for them, across 182 stays in Oct 2024–Sep 2025. The median of the 11,061 homes CMS publishes this for is 56.6%. Read it beside the getting-home figure, not instead of it: unlike the two measures above, CMS makes no better-or-worse call on this one and publishes no confidence interval for it, so this is a comparison and not a verdict — but it is the short-stay measure that separates homes most, and the one to ask about.

Therapy staffing: this home’s payroll records show 0.28 therapist hours per resident per day in 2026Q1 — more than 41% of the 13,892 homes that report any therapy hours at all.

Weekend therapy: weekend therapy hours are 32% of this home’s weekday level — it runs some therapy at the weekend, at a lower level than on weekdays. The median home that reports therapy runs 13% — weekday-focused therapy is the industry norm, not a shortfall. But recovery does not pause on a Saturday: ask what the weekend actually looks like here.

This section is about rehab stays, not living here. Most of this page — the stars, the quality measures, the inspection record — describes the home the way a permanent resident experiences it. These figures describe the short Medicare stay after a hospital discharge: a hip, a stroke, a bad infection, six weeks and home. They are different residents, different staff, often a different wing. Therapy hours are per resident in the building, not per rehab patient — the count includes every long-stay resident, and they mostly get no therapy at all. So a home with a small rehab wing inside a large nursing population reads low here even if its rehab patients get plenty of therapy, and a mostly-rehab home reads high. Use it to compare homes doing similar work, ask what a rehab resident actually gets in a day, and remember that CMS does not publish therapy minutes per patient — nobody does.

Staffing

How full it usually is: this home is certified for 200 beds and averages 185.3 residents a day — about 93% occupied, or roughly 15 beds typically open. It runs fairly full. This is a CMS average, not live availability — no public source publishes real-time vacancies, and a home can be full the day you call. Confirm with the home, and if you need a Medicaid bed specifically, ask about that separately: a home with open beds may still not have an open Medicaid bed.

Against a benchmark — not a legal minimum. In May 2024 CMS finalized the first federal staffing floor for nursing homes: 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours and 2.45 nurse-aide hours. Its hour requirements never took effect and are no longer on the books. Homes had until 2026 (2027 if rural) to comply, and that deadline never arrived: a federal court vacated the hour requirements in April 2025 (CMS has appealed), Congress then barred enforcement until 2034, and CMS formally repealed them by rule effective February 2026. This home is not required to meet these numbers, and is not violating anything by missing them. We still show the comparison because the figures are CMS’s own published estimate of adequate staffing, which makes them a useful yardstick — but they are our benchmark, not federal law: this home’s total nurse staffing of 3.35 hrs/resident/day is below the 3.48-hour benchmark and RN staffing of 0.37 is below the 0.55-hour RN benchmark and nurse-aide staffing of 2.01 is below the 2.45-hour aide benchmark. What federal law does require today is unchanged: “sufficient” nursing staff for residents’ needs and an RN on duty at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week (42 CFR 483.35). Those are judged by inspectors on site, not by these averages, so read this comparison alongside the inspection record rather than as a pass/fail.

Weekend coverage: total nurse staffing is 3.01 hrs/resident/day on weekends vs 3.49 on weekdays — 14% thinner on weekends. RN hours go from 0.37 to 0.37 per resident-day. (Payroll-based daily records; the national median home is 15% thinner on weekends.)

This home’s total nursing-staff turnover of 30% is below the national median of 45%.

Payroll-based (PBJ) staffing hours, as reported for Jan–Mar 2026 (CMS PBJ CY2026Q1) — the most recent quarter CMS has published, so they can lag a change of operator or staffing agency. Higher is generally better. Registered-nurse coverage and weekend staffing are the numbers families most often overlook — an RN on site matters most when something goes wrong, and coverage usually thins on weekends. High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. One caveat: these are hours as reported, not adjusted for how sick or heavy-care this home’s residents are. CMS separately publishes a case-mix-adjusted view; we show the reported hours. A home caring for higher-acuity residents needs more hours to deliver the same care, so compare these figures against homes doing similar work, and read them next to the inspection record rather than alone.

Inspection trend

Deficiencies are fewer than at the previous inspection — improving. Fewer citations over time suggests a home is fixing problems; a rising count is a warning sign — though two surveys are a short record, and survey teams differ. These counts are from the standard annual health survey only; the full citation list below may also include findings from complaint investigations, so the two won’t always add up.

Inspection deficiencies

State health-inspection citations, most serious first. Each carries an F-code (the federal rule it cites, e.g. F-684 = quality of care) and a letter A–L marking how serious and how widespread the problem was — we translate that grid into the plain tiers shown here. Wording is the official federal description.

Each letter is a CMS scope-severity level; highlighted ones are where this home has citations. A–C = no harm found; D–F = potential for harm; G–I = actual harm; J–L = immediate jeopardy. Within each band the later letter is the more widespread finding (an isolated G is one resident; a widespread I is a pattern), so rightward and downward is worse.

25 citations, most serious first. The 10 most serious are shown; the remaining 15 are one tap away and print in full.

• Potential for harm · E2025-12-11 · tag F0550 — failed to protect resident dignity and rights — pattern
  Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observations, staff interviews and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to promote a dignified dining experience by serving resident meals on an overbed table in a small common area in front of the nurse's station for four residents (Resident (R)5 R23, R72 and R125) out of 21 residents residing in the memory care unit and reviewed for dignity while dining.Findings include:Observation of the evening meal on 12/09/25 at 05:30 PM in the Memory Unit revealed residents were seated in front of the Nurse's Station in a small common area that served as the dining room, activity room, and TV room. The room did not have a dedicated dining table or chairs to encourage or promote dignity during their meals. A Christmas movie was loudly playing on the television in the room during the evening meal. The following residents were observed: R5 was seated in a Geri chair in front of the nurse's station with his/her evening meal placed on an overbed table. The table was positioned in front of him/her and across the arms of his/her chair. The back of the resident's chair was not…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Dcited before2025-12-11 · tag F0584 — failed to keep a safe, clean, comfortable home — isolated
  Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observations, interviews and policy review, the facility failed to provide a homelike environment in good repair for six of 21 residents (Resident (R) 4, R5, R23, R72, R114 and R125) residing on the Memory Care Unit. Specifically, the facility failed to maintain cabinets, nightstands, windowsills, heating units, cubicle curtains, baseboards, bedroom doors and overbed table stands in good repair and safe operating condition. The failure to maintain an environment in good repair and homelike had the potential to affect the residents' psychosocial needs. Findings include:Observation of the Memory Care Unit on 12/08/25 at 11:13 AM revealed the following areas of concern:1.R4's room: the cover for the air conditioner/heating unit was missing; two of three drawers inside the closet were broken and would not close leaving the drawer partially open; laminate was missing from the edge of the windowsill; and half of the privacy curtain was not attached to the tract in the ceiling causing the curtain to touch the floor. 2.R5's room: The nightstand in the resident's room had three…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2025-12-11 · tag F0684 — failed to provide proper treatment and quality of care — isolated
  Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff followed physician dietary orders for one of five residents (Resident (R)146 reviewed of 30 sampled residents. This deficient practice has the potential for resident not to receive sufficient calories to prevent further nutritional problems. Findings include:Review of R146's admission Record in the Profile tab of the electronic medical record (EMR) revealed he/she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of dementia and type II diabetes. Review of R146's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment under the MDS tab of the EMR with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 11/12/25 revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of zero out of 15 indicating severe cognitive impairment. Review of R146's Care Plan located under the Care Plan tab of the EMR dated 12/12/24, revealed R146 has a potential for nutritional problems with intervention to provide Ensure supplement as ordered. Review of R146's…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2025-12-11 · tag F0700 — isolated
  Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents received alternative measures prior to the installation of side rails; documented discussion related to risk versus benefits; and signed informed consent prior to bed rail use for one of four residents (Resident (R)146 reviewed for side rails out of 30 sampled residents. The lack of alternate side rail measures and proper assessment/consent could lead to potential restraint or side rail entrapment. Findings include Review of R146's admission Record in the Profile tab of the electronic medical record (EMR) revealed he/she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis of dementia. Review of R146's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment under the MDS tab of the EMR with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 11/12/25 revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of zero out of 15 indicating severe cognitive impairment. Review of R146's Care Plan located under the Care Plan tab of the…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Dcited before2024-11-14 · tag F0812 — failed to store, cook, and serve food safely — isolated
  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Complaint #: NJ178726 Based on observation, interview, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to sanitize and ensure that the frying pan was cleaned to prevent microbial growth. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 11/14/24 at 11:36 a.m. the surveyor, who was accompanied by the Director of Food Services (DFS), observed in the kitchen, Dietary Aide (DA #2) washed a frying pan, rinsed, and then dipped the frying pan in the sanitizer for less than 3 seconds and removed and placed the frying pan on the side of the sink to drain. During an interview with the Director of Food Services (DFS) at 11:09 a.m., he stated that the sanitizing step should not be missed because it was the most important step, and it killed the bacteria and the germs. During an interview with DA #2 at 11:48 a.m., he stated that the frying pan should be sanitized for 20 seconds and that he did it for less than 20 seconds. DA #2 further stated it was important to disinfect the frying pan so that it does not have any germs, and that if there were…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Fcited before2024-08-06 · tag F0812 — failed to store, cook, and serve food safely — widespread
  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Repeat Deficiency Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to a.) store potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) in a manner to prevent food borne illness and b.) maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner as evidenced by the following: (PHFs) are foods that must be kept at certain temperatures to minimize the growth of pathogenic microorganisms that may be present in the food or to prevent the formation of toxins in the food. Generally, PHFs are moist, nutrient-rich and have a neutral ph.) On 7/24/24 at 10:05 AM in the presence of the Food Service Director (FSD) and the Administrator in training (AIT) the surveyor observed the following: 1. The surveyor and FSD went into the walk-in freezer, during observation it was noted that there were sheets of ice on the floor, icicles hanging from the ceiling, the condenser fans and food boxes. The kitchen supervisor was actively scraping the ice off the floor with a long-handled ice scraper. 2. In the walk-in freezer, the surveyor observed several boxes of opened, not labeled…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · E2024-08-06 · tag F0698 — failed to provide proper dialysis care — pattern
  Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to assess for complications upon residents' return from the renal dialysis (RD) center for 2 of 5 residents (Resident #55 and Resident #146) reviewed for dialysis care. The deficient practice was evidenced by the following: 1. On 7/22/24 at 11:07, AM the surveyor observed Resident #55 lying in bed with the television on, wearing glasses, call light within reach. The resident stated, I go to dialysis (a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys stop working properly) M-W-F, but I refused to go today because I don't feel good. I usually get my medication and meal before I leave for dialysis. I have my access on left arm and the nurses checks on this at times. A review of the medical record revealed the following information: The Resident #55 had a diagnosis of but not limited to end stage renal disease (esrd); dependence on renal dialysis. End stage renal disease is a medical…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Ecited before2024-08-06 · tag F0755 — failed to provide safe pharmacy services — pattern
  Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services by ensuring the accurate administration of a medication, Midodrine, (medication used to increase the blood pressure), according to the physician's order to meet the needs of the resident. The deficient practice was identified for one (1) of 34 residents, (Resident #55) reviewed for medication management. The deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 7/22/24 at 11:07 AM, the surveyor observed the Resident #55 in the Unit 3 North Wing in their room, lying in bed with the television on, wearing glasses, and call light within reach. On 7/24/24 at 9:34 AM, the surveyor reviewed the electronic health records (EHR) for Resident #55 which revealed diagnosis that included but not limited to hypotension, the pressure of blood circulating around the body is lower than normal. Blood pressure (BP) is the pressure of blood on the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood around your body. A review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Sheet (MDS), an…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Ecited before2024-08-06 · tag F0880 — failed to prevent and control infections — pattern
  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY REPEAT DEFICIENCY Based on observation, interview, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to a.) minimize the potential spread of infection to residents during medication administration for 1 of 2 nurses observed during medication pass on 1of 2 units (Unit 3 Low side) and b.) follow Center for Disease Control recommendations and guidelines for Hand Hygiene. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 7/24/24 at 7:56 AM, during the medication administration observation, the surveyor observed the Registered Nurse (RN) prepare medication for administration to an unsampled resident in room [ROOM NUMBER]. The RN opened the drawer of the medication cart, retrieved the blister packs (multi-use medication packs), and removed the medications amlodipine besylate10mg tablet, colace 100mg tablet and doxazosin mesylate 2mg tablet. The RN administered the medications, returned to the medication cart, opened the drawer, removed the blister packs from the cart, and…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Dcited before2024-08-06 · tag F0584 — failed to keep a safe, clean, comfortable home — isolated
  Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Complaint # NJ00167683 Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the residents' environment and living areas in a sanitary and homelike manner. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 5 nursing units observed for the facility environment task. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 7/22/24 at 10:30 AM, the surveyor observed dark dirty appearing areas in hallway on the 400 hallway and doorways. On 7/23/24 at 11:30 AM, the surveyor observed dark dirty appearing areas in hallway on the 400 hallway and doorways. On 7/24/24 at 9:49 AM, the surveyor observed dark dirty appearing areas in hallway on the 400 hallway and doorways. On 7/22/24 at 11:29 AM, the surveyor interviewed the porter who stated the floors are done daily. He also stated the rotunda was done already and that he has not done 400 wing yet. He further stated that he's usually the only porter and a floor tech works the weekends only. On 7/24/24 at 1:04 PM, the surveyor interviewed the Director of Housekeeping who stated that the procedure for…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction

“Cited before” means this same F-tag appears on at least one other survey date in the record we hold — counting complaint investigations as well as standard surveys, with no time limit. It is our own read of the data, not CMS’s: CMS uses repeat deficiency as a formal term tied to consecutive standard surveys, and that is a narrower test than this one. A tag marked here may or may not meet it.

Fines & penalties

No federal fines in the current CMS record.

Part of a chain

This home belongs to ATLAS HEALTHCARE — 29 facilities. Here is how its ratings compare with the chain’s average across all its homes: See the whole chain — ratings, flags, fines and finances →

A home rated well below its chain’s average can signal local problems; a chain with a low average across the board is a bigger pattern worth researching. CMS chain data under-reports private-equity and REIT ownership, so treat this as a floor, not the full picture.

Who owns this facility

9 organizational owners listed — a facility can be part of a larger chain. CMS ownership data is known to under-report private-equity and REIT ties; treat as a starting point.

Follow the money — this home’s finances

Where a nursing home’s revenue comes from and where it goes — including money paid to companies under the same ownership. Most consumer sites never show this; we reproduce it straight from the Medicare cost report.

This home reported $1.3M paid to related parties (affiliated landlords or management companies) in its most recent cost report.

Source: CMS Healthcare Provider Cost Reporting Information System (HCRIS), Medicare cost report Form CMS-2540 · fiscal year 2023. Facilities self-file these reports; figures are unaudited and a year or two behind. A home with no Medicare cost report on file shows no figures here.

Cost & finances

Straight from this home’s Medicare cost report (CMS, FY2023). These are its operating economics — what it costs to run per resident-day and what it collects on average across Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay — not a private-pay quote. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on payer and room type, so ask the facility directly; a higher operating cost can reflect richer staffing or a sicker population. The cost-of-care planner shows regional benchmarks by care type.

What families pay in NJ