Birchwood Health And Rehabilitation Center
Sarasota, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105389) · 87 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (941) 365-4185 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Birchwood Health And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Birchwood Health And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8% annually.
Birchwood Health And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Birchwood Health And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Sarasota, Florida, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 1981. The facility has 87 certified beds and an average daily census of 74.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Birchwood holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are: health inspections rated 2 out of 5, quality measures rated 3 out of 5, and staffing rated 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8% annually.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file — meaning there is no federal fines on record for this facility according to the most recent CMS data.
No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status was indicated in the provided CMS data for this listing. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
Families should independently verify all current details, including ratings and any recent inspection findings, directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Birchwood has an overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Birchwood is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.44 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 43.8%.
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 flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Birchwood has 87 certified beds with an average daily census of 74.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Birchwood is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information was provided in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 1, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing — Birchwood scores 2, 2, 3, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at (941) 365-4185 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (941) 365-4185 to arrange a visit and review the CMS Care Compare listing beforehand.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105389?state=FL.
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.