Birchwood Health And Rehabilitation Center

Birchwood Health And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which places it below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is shaped by three separate ratings, and two of them are pulling the number down. The health inspection rating of 2 stars reflects that state inspectors found a higher-than-average number of citations, or more serious ones, during their visits. That's worth paying attention to, because inspection findings often point to real day-to-day care and safety concerns. The staffing rating is also 2 stars, meaning nurses and aides are caring for more residents per shift than the average facility, which can affect how quickly your loved one gets attention and hands-on care. The one bright spot here is the quality measures rating of 4 stars, which is above average. This score looks at 15 clinical outcomes like rates of falls, pressure sores, and hospitalizations, so it suggests residents are doing reasonably well on measurable health indicators. That's a genuinely positive signal. Still, the overall 2-star picture means families should go in with open eyes. The gap between the quality outcomes score and the lower inspection and staffing scores is something worth asking the facility directly about during a tour, particularly how they handle staffing on nights and weekends and what steps they've taken in response to past inspection findings.