Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
205 Birchwood Ave · Cranford, NJ · 07016 · 9082726660
200 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Atlas Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.50 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
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.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected August 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 6, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected September 3, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 4, 2022
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected September 3, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 3, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 3, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2022
Provide 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.
Corrected September 3, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 4, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 3, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 4, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 3, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2022
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.
Corrected September 3, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 4, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 3, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 4, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 3, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2022
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 3, 2022 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315091 · certified since September 1, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.