Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Nanticoke, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395651) · 121 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $123,390
Phone: (570) 735-2973 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.34 hours per resident per day, with only 0.42 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is high at 53.9%, and CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $123,390.00 against Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, with no payment denials on record. This data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a 121-certified-bed nursing home in Nanticoke, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with an average daily census of 115.7 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 9, 1984, and is operated as a for-profit limited liability company. The facility is part of the Century Healthcare chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.7 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Birchwood holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing totals 3.34 hours per resident per day, with 0.42 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $123,390.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Birchwood in this data. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families considering Birchwood should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects data as published by CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Birchwood has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Birchwood is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.34 hours per resident per day, with 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 53.9%; CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $123,390.00, with no payment denials.
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 or Special Focus Facility status for Birchwood.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Birchwood has 121 certified beds with an average of 115.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Century Healthcare chain, which has 9 facilities with an average rating of 1.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Birchwood has been certified since April 9, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Birchwood scores 1, 1, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 5707352973 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5707352973 to arrange a visit and review conditions firsthand.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for Birchwood at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395651?state=PA.
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.