About Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in NANTICOKE, PA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid. This facility is part of a continuing care retirement community.
Why Families Choose Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.23 hrs
- Safety Record Issues
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the CENTURY HEALTHCARE network. This chain operates 9 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 1 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 225 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 215 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 27.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 4.9% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.4% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 0.9% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 9.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 8.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 2.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 26.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 1.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 87.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 40.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 9.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 18.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 86.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 27.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 5.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 20.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 14.6% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 6 complaints
- 2024: 10 complaints
- 2025: 11 complaints
- 2026: 2 complaints
- Total: 29 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Jan 02, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jan 02, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 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. |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| May 17, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. |
| May 17, 2024 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. |
| May 17, 2024 | 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. |
| May 17, 2024 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| May 17, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| May 17, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Sep 06, 2023 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. |
| Sep 06, 2023 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Sep 06, 2023 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| Sep 06, 2023 | 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. |
| Aug 08, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. |
| Jun 08, 2023 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE LLC
Ownership Structure
- CENTURY II PENNSYLANIA HOLDCO LLC Direct: 100%
- CENTURY II TBD HOLDCO LLC Indirect
- EFRAIM KLEIN Indirect
- KULANU OC TRUST Indirect
Management & Direction
- SHAI BERDUGO CORPORATE OFFICER
- EFRAIM KLEIN CORPORATE OFFICER
- ROXANN MELODICK W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- RALLEY LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit | N/A | 5 |
| Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit | N/A | 5 |
| Green Ridge Care Center | N/A | 4 |
| Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing | N/A | 4 |
| Gino J Merli Veterans Center | N/A | 5 |
| Saint Mary's Villa Nursing Hom | N/A | 4 |
| Tunkhannock Rehabilitation and Health Care Center | N/A | 2 |
| Scranton Health Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center | N/A | 4 |
| Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing | N/A | 3 |
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center directly at 5707352973. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.