Birchwood Plaza
Chicago, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145532) · 200 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (773) 274-4405 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Birchwood Plaza has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Birchwood Plaza reports total nurse staffing of about 3.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.7%.
Birchwood Plaza has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is noted in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Birchwood Plaza is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 1985. The facility is certified for 200 beds and reports an average daily census of 138.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Birchwood Plaza holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.11, with RN hours per resident per day of 0.75. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.7%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation appears in the data provided for Birchwood Plaza.
Birchwood Plaza is part of the Marquis Health Services chain, which operates 87 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Birchwood Plaza has a 4-star overall rating, above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are about 3.11 per resident per day, with 0.75 RN hours per resident per day and 25.7% nursing turnover; the staffing star rating is 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for Birchwood Plaza.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Birchwood Plaza is certified for 200 beds with an average daily census of 138.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Marquis Health Services chain, which operates 87 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Birchwood Plaza scores 4, 4, 3, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7732744405 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7732744405 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145532?state=IL.
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.