Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 205 Birchwood Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
- CCN
- 315091
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 200
- Chain
- Atlas Healthcare
- Residents per day
- 185
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 11 Dec 2025. The latest survey cycle has 4 health citations. The median for nursing homes in New Jersey is 8. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in New Jersey (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Union County median | New Jersey median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 23 homes in the county, 348 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | New Jersey median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 11 Dec 2025 | 4 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 6 Aug 2024 | 10 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 11 | 4 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 10 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Aug 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Aug 2024 |
| 6 Aug 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Aug 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Aug 2024 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Aug 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 11 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2022 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2022 |
| 4 Aug 2022 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2022 |
| 4 Aug 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2022 |
| 4 Aug 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2022 |
| 4 Aug 2022 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2022 |
| 4 Aug 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2022 |
| 4 Aug 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2022 |
| 4 Aug 2022 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2022 |
| 4 Aug 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2022 |
| 4 Aug 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2022 |
| 4 Aug 2022 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | New Jersey median | New Jersey average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.35 | 3.60 | 3.85 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.37 | 0.50 | 0.68 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.97 | 0.93 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.01 | 2.23 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.01 | 3.30 | 3.50 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 30.3%
- Nurse staff turnover, New Jersey median
- 38.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 36.8%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.3% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.3% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.8% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.4% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.1% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Cranford SNF LLC
- Chain
- Atlas Healthcare (29 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Aug 2022 |
| NJ Mazel Parentco LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 1 Aug 2022 | |
| NJ Noble Parentco LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 1 Aug 2022 |
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Other homes in Union County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford Park Care | Cranford | 2 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 21 Aug 2025 | |
| Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center | Union | 3 of 5 | 5 | $175,196 | 16 Apr 2025 | |
| Mountainside Skilled Nursing and Rehab | Mountainside | 3 of 5 | 20 | $0 | 4 Mar 2025 | |
| Complete Care at Clark LLC | Clark | 4 of 5 | 4 | $25,753 | 15 May 2025 | |
| Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Elizabeth | 4 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 5 Jun 2025 | |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside | Mountainside | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 23 Jan 2026 | |
| Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center | Elizabeth | 4 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 19 Sep 2024 | |
| South Mountain HC | Vauxhall | 3 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 25 Aug 2025 | |
| Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center | Elizabeth | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 12 Dec 2025 | |
| Complete Care at Westfield, LLC | Westfield | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 10 Mar 2025 | |
| Aristacare at Parkside | Linden | 3 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 12 Mar 2025 | |
| Care Connection Rahway | Rahway | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 19 Dec 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- New Jersey Department of Health: complaints and hotlinesThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for New Jersey, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (CCN 315091). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/birchwood-rehabilitation-and-healthcare-center-cranford-nj-315091/
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Questions
- When was Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 11 Dec 2025. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 4 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 6 Aug 2024.
- Who operates Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Atlas Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in New Jersey as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.