Occupancy rate
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CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Nursing Home in New Jersey
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
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
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
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
94%
Residents per day (avg)
188
Occupancy rate
94%
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
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$27.0M
Profit
$4.5M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$27.0M
Profit
$4.5M
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
Occupancy
In line with New Jersey averageOccupied beds
188 / 200
Average residents
119 per day
Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationJuly 30, 2026
License Number62006
CMS Certification Number315091
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is administrated by Jeffrey Lew.
Owner NameCRANFORD SNF LLC
Officers
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Cranford Holdco LLC
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Subacute Care
Long Term Care
In-Suite Room Service
Fine Dining With Personalized Menus
Beautiful
Enclosed Patio
Bright And Spacious Lounges And Activity Rooms
Complimentary Wifi And Cable Tv
Spacious
Fully-Equipped Gym
Onsite Beauty Salon
Housekeeping And Laundry Service
Religious Services And Cultural Programs
Daily Recreation And Activity Programming
ActivitiesDaily recreation and activity programming available.
Specific ProgramsSubacute Rehab, Dialysis, Long Term Care, Wound Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Religious ServicesYes
Food DescriptionDelicious home cooked meals with personalized menus.
Inspection History
In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.
11 visits/inspections
Results
32 with citations
0 without citations
New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections
New Jersey average: 6 inspections
New Jersey average: 22 inspections with citations
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Latest inspection
Date
November 20, 2025
32 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
The most recent inspection on November 20, 2025, did not identify any deficiencies and focused on informing about privacy practices related to medical information. Earlier inspections showed a mix of compliance and deficiencies, with prior reports citing issues mainly in food safety, infection control, resident care documentation, and life safety code compliance. Complaint investigations included a substantiated finding in November 2024 related to improper sanitization of kitchen equipment, while other complaints were mostly unsubstantiated or found in compliance. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The inspection history shows some improvement over time, with recent surveys indicating compliance after earlier citations in several care and safety areas.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
4
New Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
Total health citations
24
New Jersey average 20.9
Citations per inspection
6
New Jersey average 5.35
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
20 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 24 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.4
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
24 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Nov 14, 2024
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Nov 14, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Aug 06, 2024
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Aug 06, 2024
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Aug 06, 2024
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Aug 06, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Aug 06, 2024
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Aug 06, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
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Cranford Holdco Llc
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$9.1M
36.6%
315091
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AL
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124
39.0%
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1
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6.8
3
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
228
Employees
172
Contractors
56
Staff to resident ratio
1.33:1
25% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average ratio: 1.77:1
Avg staff/day
92
Average shift
7.8 hours
0% compared with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 8 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
65,679
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
17
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
35
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
96
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
8.7%
5,682 contractor hours this quarter
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 10
Physical Therapy Assistant: 10
Speech Language Pathologist: 6
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6
Qualified Social Worker: 5
Physical Therapy Aide: 5
Licensed Practical Nurse: 4
Registered Nurse: 4
Medical Director: 3
Qualified Activities Professional: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
| 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 |
96 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
35 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days
99%
18 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
100%
8 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
6 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
78%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
77%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
74%
10 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
93%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
76%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
68%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
86%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
67%
1 Administrator
% of Days
66%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
65%
2 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
27%
3 Medical Director
% of Days
32%
2 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days
23%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
14%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
171 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
41 residents (24%)
Medicaid
115 residents (67.3%)
Private pay or other
15 residents (8.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
3.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
3.8
44% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.8
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.9
20% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 12.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.6%
45% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 10.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
3.3%
70% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.9%
31% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 16.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.9%
21% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.5%
9% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
45% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.9%
60% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 4.6%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
17.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
17.1%
51% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.7%
51% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
7% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 93.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.5%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 97.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.4%
22% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 78.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
15% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.3%
12% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 80.1%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
$4.5M
↑ ~$2.2M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$12.1M
↑ ~$5.7M vs 2022
Profit Margin
18.2%
↑ 2.5pp vs 2022
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