Birchwood Care Center

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Inspection history (17)

Records from October 2019 to February 2022.

• February 14, 2022

  Tag F0625

  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.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2022.

• February 14, 2022

  Tag F0755

  Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2022.

• February 14, 2022

  Tag F0812

  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2022.

• February 14, 2022

  Tag F0690

  Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2022.

• October 3, 2019

  Tag F0812

  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 12, 2019.

• October 3, 2019

  Tag F0688

  Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 12, 2019.

• October 3, 2019

  Tag F0849

  Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 12, 2019.

• October 3, 2019

  Tag F0758

  Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 12, 2019.

• October 3, 2019

  Tag F0756

  Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 12, 2019.

• October 3, 2019

  Tag F0761

  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.

  Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 12, 2019.

• October 3, 2019

  Tag F0804

  Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 12, 2019.

• October 3, 2019

  Tag F0868

  Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly.

  Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected November 6, 2019.

• October 3, 2019

  Tag F0684

  Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 12, 2019.

• October 3, 2019

  Tag F0791

  Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 12, 2019.

• October 3, 2019

  Tag F0689

  Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 12, 2019.

• October 3, 2019

  Tag F0641

  Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 12, 2019.

• October 3, 2019

  Tag F0757

  Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 12, 2019.

Penalties (1)

• August 27, 2026 · Fine

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,870 against this nursing home on August 27, 2026.

Staffing

3.81 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.70 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit