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Total Health inspections
4
Near New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
4.0
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in New Jersey
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare… is a Nursing Home in New Jersey
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in New Jersey
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare… is a Nursing Home in New Jersey
Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is Union County’s premier subacute care and skilled nursing facility. It offers a patient-centered approach to care with a focus on individual needs and preferences. The center provides a variety of services including subacute rehab, dialysis, wound care, and respite care.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
High-capacity home
May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.
Total beds
200
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
87.9%
Residents per day (avg)
188
Occupancy rate
87.9%
Residents per day (avg)
188
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
39% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
37% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
8 - 9 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$27.0M
Profit
$4.5M
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$26,957,903.00
Profit
$4,543,721.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$9.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$22.4M
200-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Long Term Care Facility
Additional licensing details
License number:
062006
CMS Certification Number:
315091
Ownership & operating entity
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is administrated by JEFFREY LEW.
Owner name:
CRANFORD SNF LLC
Safety & Compliance
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Activities
Daily recreation and activity programming available.
Specific Programs
Subacute Rehab, Dialysis, Long Term Care, Wound Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Religious Services
Yes
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Delicious home cooked meals with personalized menus.
Inspection History
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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
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MC
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SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Jersey City
120
No
86
PEACE CARE INC
90.8%
$21,678,116.00
$7,196,377.00
33.2%
111.10
5/5
4.0717
4/5
5/5
4/5
-
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NJ 07065
122
No
-
ALEXANDER, SHERITA
84.5%
$17,857,981.00
$4,886,358.00
27.4%
114.50
4/5
3.2002
3/5
2/5
5/5
3
-
Peace Care St. Joseph’s
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Jersey City
139
No
97
CHESTER, ERNEST
77.0%
$19,379,385.00
$8,013,894.00
41.4%
130.80
3/5
4.0441
3/5
4/5
4/5
32
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NJ 07016
200
No
-
CRANFORD HOLDCO LLC
87.9%
$24,967,494.00
$9,147,844.00
36.6%
187.80
3/5
3.2200
2/5
2/5
5/5
-
-
Accelerate Skilled Nursing And Rehab Piscataway
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NJ 08854
124
No
-
-
39.0%
$12,168,906.00
$3,599,583.00
29.6%
99.00
1/5
4.0972
1/5
2/5
4/5
1
-
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0.1 miles from city center
Cranford, NJ 07016
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
228
Total Staff
172
Employees
56
Contractors
65,679
Total Hours (Quarter)
92
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 8.8 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 35 | 8.4 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 96 | 8.1 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
4 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
156 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
19 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
30 staff
7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
2 staff
4hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
5 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
9 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
8.7%
of total hours from contractors
5,682 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 4
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 10
Registered Nurse: 4
Physical Therapy Assistant: 10
Qualified Social Worker: 5
Speech Language Pathologist: 6
Physical Therapy Aide: 5
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6
Medical Director: 3
Qualified Activities Professional: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 96 | 0 | 96 | 33,997 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 31 | 4 | 35 | 13,031 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 4 | 17 | 3,407 | 90 | 99% | 8.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 8 | 10 | 18 | 2,625 | 91 | 100% | 5.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,378 | 91 | 100% | 6.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,600 | 71 | 78% | 8.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,501 | 70 | 77% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1,310 | 67 | 74% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 10 | 10 | 1,133 | 85 | 93% | 5.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 860 | 69 | 76% | 7.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 722 | 62 | 68% | 8.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 630 | 78 | 86% | 6.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 545 | 64 | 70% | 6.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 2 | 0 | 2 | 187 | 25 | 27% | 7.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 3 | 3 | 150 | 29 | 32% | 5.2 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 0 | 2 | 2 | 84 | 21 | 23% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 80 | 13 | 14% | 6.2 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
24
15% above New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
20.9
6 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
23 citations
Complaint investigations
4 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
0
100% below New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
0.7
Serious Health citations
0
100% below New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
0.4
Moderate Health citations
24
Minor Health citations
0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation
Nov 14, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Aug 06, 2024
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Aug 06, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Aug 06, 2024
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
171
Total Residents
Medicare
41
(24%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
115
(67.3%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
15
(8.8%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
3.8
44% better than New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
6.8
Functional decline score
9.9
20% better than New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
12.4
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
5.6%
45% below New Jersey average.
Walking Ability Worsened
3.3%
70% below New Jersey average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
20.9%
31% above New Jersey average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
2.9%
21% above New Jersey average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
5.5%
9% below New Jersey average.
Urinary Tract Infection
0.5%
45% below New Jersey average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
17.1%
51% above New Jersey average.
Antipsychotic Use
16.7%
51% above New Jersey average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.7%
7% above New Jersey average.
Influenza Vaccine
97.5%
0% above New Jersey average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
1.9%
60% below New Jersey average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
96.4%
22% better than New Jersey average
Antipsychotic medication increase
1.0%
15% better than New Jersey average
Influenza Vaccine
89.3%
12% better than New Jersey average Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
87.9%
↓ 4.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
$4,543,721
↑ ~$2.2M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$12,099,551
↑ ~$5.7M vs 2022
Profit Margin
18.2%
↑ 2.5pp vs 2022
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