Safety Report: Birchwood Park Rehabilitation
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
More citations in the most recent cycle (46) than in the cycle before (41).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 3 | April 4, 2025; December 19, 2024; March 5, 2020 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 3 | April 4, 2025; December 19, 2024; March 5, 2020 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (F607) | 3 | April 4, 2025; December 19, 2024; March 5, 2020 |
| 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. (F584) | 3 | December 19, 2024; September 30, 2021; March 5, 2020 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 3 | December 19, 2024; September 30, 2021; March 5, 2020 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (F883) | 3 | December 19, 2024; September 30, 2021; March 5, 2020 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 3 | December 19, 2024; September 30, 2021; March 5, 2020 |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F698) | 2 | April 4, 2025; December 19, 2024 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 2 | April 4, 2025; December 19, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 2 | April 4, 2025; December 19, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 2 | December 19, 2024; September 30, 2021 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 2 | December 19, 2024; March 5, 2020 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 2 | December 19, 2024; November 3, 2023 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 2 | December 19, 2024; September 30, 2021 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F641) | 2 | December 19, 2024; March 5, 2020 |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F761) | 2 | December 19, 2024; March 5, 2020 |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F756) | 2 | December 19, 2024; March 5, 2020 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 2 | December 19, 2024; March 5, 2020 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 2 | December 19, 2024; March 5, 2020 |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F645) | 2 | December 19, 2024; September 30, 2021 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F921) | 2 | December 19, 2024; September 30, 2021 |
| Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. (F840) | 2 | December 19, 2024; September 30, 2021 |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (F623) | 2 | December 19, 2024; September 30, 2021 |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (F583) | 2 | December 19, 2024; September 30, 2021 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 2 | December 19, 2024; September 30, 2021 |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (F925) | 2 | September 30, 2021; March 5, 2020 |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. (F727) | 2 | September 30, 2021; March 5, 2020 |
| Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. (F625) | 2 | September 30, 2021; March 5, 2020 |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. (F622) | 2 | September 30, 2021; March 5, 2020 |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (F582) | 2 | September 30, 2021; March 5, 2020 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2024 | Fine | $131,178 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
April 4, 2025 — 6 citations · complaint investigation
December 19, 2024 — 53 citations (includes serious)
April 15, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
November 3, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
September 30, 2021 — 28 citations (includes serious)
March 5, 2020 — 24 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare