Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center

Findings from federal nursing-home surveys published by CMS. Severity letters come from the official inspection grid.

• May 4, 2026·health survey

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

  Nursing and Physician Services

  Severity E

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Feb 12, 2026·health survey

  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.

  Pharmacy Service

  Severity E

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Aug 7, 2025·health survey

  Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  Pharmacy Service

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• May 6, 2025·health survey

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

  Quality of Life and Care

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Mar 6, 2025·health survey

  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.

  Resident Rights

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Aug 17, 2023·health survey

  Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  Pharmacy Service

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Oct 21, 2021·health survey

  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.

  Quality of Life and Care

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm