All citations for Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center

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

August 7, 2025

Showing 1 to 19 of 19 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 13, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0034, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 13, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 13, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 13, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 13, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 13, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 13, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 13, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 13, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 5, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2023).
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 October 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 13, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 13, 2021).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.