Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
395 Middle Road · Nanticoke, PA · 18634 · 5707352973
121 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Century Healthcare Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $123,390 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$123,390 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $123,390 |
Inspection citations (53 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 31, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 31, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2025 | Fine | $115,372 |
| October 24, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395651 · certified since April 9, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.