All citations for Birchwood Care Home

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

May 19, 2026

Showing 26 to 49 of 49 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 22, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0919, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0567, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 22, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0568, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 22, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 17, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0699, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 15, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0742, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 15, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0576, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.