Starfile / Pennsylvania

BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER

395 MIDDLE ROAD, NANTICOKE, PA 18634 · CCN 395651

Inspection history vs Pennsylvania & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$123,390

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

2

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

CENTURY HEALTHCARE

Facilities in chain

10

Chain avg overall

1.90 / 5

Inspection citations (55)1 immediate jeopardy2 actual harm

1. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-09-17 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-09-17 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26

   Actual harm

3. DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2025-09-17 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. KF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-08-20 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26

   Immediate jeopardy

5. DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2025-08-20 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. EF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2025-08-20 · Health · corrected 2025-09-17

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-06-17 · Health · corrected 2025-06-27

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-06-17

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-06-17

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-06-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-06-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-06-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0693Ensure 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.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-06-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-06-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-06-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-06-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-06-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0761Ensure 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.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-06-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-01-02 · Health · corrected 2025-01-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-01-02 · Health · corrected 2025-01-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-12-10 · Health · corrected 2025-01-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0584Honor 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.2024-10-24 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-24 · Health · corrected 2025-01-02

    Actual harm

24. BF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-06-07 · Health · corrected 2024-06-25

    Potential for minimal harm

25. EF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-06-07 · Health · corrected 2024-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0693Ensure 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.2024-06-07 · Health · corrected 2024-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-06-07 · Health · corrected 2024-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0761Ensure 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.2024-06-07 · Health · corrected 2024-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-05-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. EF0574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-05-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. EF0584Honor 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.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-05-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-05-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-05-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-05-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. EF0693Ensure 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.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. FF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2023-08-08 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.2023-06-08 · Health · corrected 2023-08-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. EF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. EF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. EF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2023-05-05 · Health · corrected 2023-06-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. EF0584Honor 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.2023-03-28 · Health · corrected 2023-05-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2023-03-28 · Health · corrected 2023-05-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-03-28 · Health · corrected 2023-05-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2023-03-28 · Health · corrected 2023-05-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. EF0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.2023-03-28 · Health · corrected 2023-05-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.