All citations for Birchwood Health Care 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

June 12, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 38 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 11, 2026).

  2. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    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 J.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (November 9, 2025).

  3. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

  4. Harm to a resident

    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 G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2024).

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2026).

  10. 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 February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2026).

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

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

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

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2026).

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

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2026).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2026).

  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 6, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 11, 2026).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2026).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2026).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2025).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2025).

  20. 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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2025).

  21. 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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2025).

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

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

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

    Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 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.