Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Cranford, NJ
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Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Cranford, NJ
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center operates as a 200-bed nursing home in Cranford, serving short-term and subacute patients at 94% occupancy. The location’s walk score of 95 puts it squarely in one of New Jersey’s most walkable areas, which matters if you have family who’ll visit on foot or if the resident values neighborhood access. The average stay of 83 days tells you it’s oriented toward rehabilitation rather than permanent residence.

The nursing presence is distributed across roles. Residents get about 3 hours and 13 minutes of total nursing care per resident daily, split among registered nurses (24 minutes), nurse aides (2 hours 3 minutes), and LPNs or LVNs (54 minutes). The layering across RN oversight, aide support, and licensed practical staff is the infrastructure you’re looking at for 24-hour operations in a facility of this size.

Birchwood runs subacute rehabilitation and on-site dialysis, which streamlines care for those conditions and avoids sending people elsewhere for treatment. Respite care rounds out the service line for families needing short-term placement. The amenities aren’t luxury; a gym, a salon, TV, and WiFi are the practical scaffolding that lets people move through recovery without feeling warehoused. Dining centers on home-cooked meals with customizable menus, and the facility maintains activity programming alongside religious and cultural services.

On payment, it’s the standard triangle: Medicare, Medicaid, private pay. That coverage mix means the facility serves a demographic range.

Inspections over the past six years show a facility that’s moved toward compliance. More recent surveys cleared deficiency findings, while older inspections flagged food safety, infection control, resident care documentation, and life safety code issues; these are the kinds of operational friction points that accumulate in healthcare settings.

That Birchwood has addressed prior flags suggests an administration paying attention to what regulators find and responding to it. It’s not a facility without a history, but the trend is readable and sensible.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▲ 53.4% Above NJ avg. ▲ 53.4% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 44.0% Above NJ avg. ▲ 44.0% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
At NJ avg. At NJ avg.NJ average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▲ 16.1% Above NJ avg. ▲ 16.1% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 4.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs New Jersey averages

Rank #237 / 284Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 237th out of 284 homes in New Jersey for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New Jersey average, with a ranking across 284 New Jersey facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 237th out of 284 homes in New Jersey for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

3h 13m

17% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
22m
−45% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
1h 2m
+10% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 6m
−6% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
2h 59m
−14% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
3m
−51% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
21m
−26% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
188
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
83 days
Bed community size
200-bed community Rank #56 / 560Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 560 homes in New Jersey for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Jersey facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 95 / 100 Rank #11 / 629Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 629 homes in New Jersey for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Jersey facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
94%
Rank #45 / 478Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 478 homes in New Jersey for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 478. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%
Occupied beds
188 / 200
Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility
License Number62006
CMS Certification Number315091

Ownership & Operating Entity

Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is administered by Jeffrey Lew.

Owner NameCranford Snf LLC

Officers

Info Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility

Cranford Holdco LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Subacute Care

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Patio
Activities
Wi-Fi
Cable Tv
Fitness Center
Salon
Housekeeping
Laundry
Religious Services
Recreation Area
In-Suite Room Service
Activities
Specific ProgramsSubacute Rehab, Dialysis
Religious Services

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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.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published inspection data. 33 deficiencies 11 inspections 3 complaint investigations

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average 1 Worse Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (83% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3318 This facility has 83% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (33 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 83% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 119 This facility has had 22% more total inspections than the New Jersey average (11 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 22% more
Routine inspections Info Scheduled licensing inspections conducted on a regular cycle, separate from visits triggered by a complaint. 84 This facility has had 100% more routine inspections than the New Jersey average (8 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% more
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 33 This facility has complaint investigations in line with the New Jersey average (3 vs. NJ avg 3).— At avg

CMS Health Inspection History

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Inspections Since 2020 · 6 years of data
Total health inspections 4

State average 4


Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total health citations
24 Rank #187 / 286Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 187th out of 286 homes in New Jersey for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New Jersey State average, with a ranking across all 286 NJ facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 20.9

Citations per inspection
6 Rank #188 / 286Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 188th out of 286 homes in New Jersey for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New Jersey mean across 286 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State 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 6 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.7


Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.4

0 critical citations State average: 0.7

0 serious citations State average: 0.4

24 moderate citations State average: 19.3

0 minor citations State average: 0.5
Citations history (last 6 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

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 230
Employees 178
Contractors 52
Staff to resident ratio 1.35 : 1
25% fewer staff per resident than New Jersey average
New Jersey average ratio: 1.79 : 1 New Jersey average ratio: 1.79 : 1See full New Jersey ranking
Avg staff/day 95
Average shift 7.9 hours
0% compared with New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 8 hours New Jersey average shift: 8 hoursSee full New Jersey ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 68,706

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 21 total: 11 full-time employees and 10 contractors. 21
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 44 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 44
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 91 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 91
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

7.6%

5,237 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 10 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 10 Physical Therapy Assistant: 9 Physical Therapy Aide: 7 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Medical Director: 3 Qualified Activities Professional: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant9109135,16092100%8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse4404414,90392100%8
Registered Nurse1110213,27392100%8.5
Other Dietary Services Staff100102,50192100%7
Clinical Nurse Specialist8082,4729199%7.9
RN Director of Nursing5052,2807683%8
Speech Language Pathologist0551,3587784%7.1
Physical Therapy Assistant0991,0837683%7
Physical Therapy Aide0771,0638188%7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician010108198289%6.2
Occupational Therapy Aide2027426571%8.3
Mental Health Service Worker4046976166%7.5
Qualified Social Worker0555726672%6.4
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Administrator1014886166%8
Dietitian1014645863%8
Medical Director0331502830%4.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant011861314%6.6
Qualified Activities Professional022842123%4
91 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
44 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
21 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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 Info 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 average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 9.9
20% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average New Jersey avg: 4.5 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.6%
45% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 3.3%
70% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 20.9%
31% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.9%
21% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.5%
9% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
45% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.9%
60% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 17.1%
51% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.7%
51% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.7%
7% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.5%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.29
38% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.72
36% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures
Above average New Jersey avg: 3.8 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.4%
22% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.0%
15% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.3%
12% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 24.3%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 9.4%
15% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.3%
60% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 49.2%
8% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 68.4%
35% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 50.6%

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

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 171
Medicare
41
24% of residents
Medicaid
115
67.3% of residents
Private pay or other
15
8.8% of residents
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.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$23.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$2.6M
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$23.2M Rank #49 / 257Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 257 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the New Jersey average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$2.6M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$2.0M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #56 / 257Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 257 homes in New Jersey. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the New Jersey average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
$10.6M 45.7% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #168 / 257Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 168th out of 257 homes in New Jersey. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the New Jersey average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$10.1M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$20.6M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (39% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.

Admissions
772 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 39%
Private pay 37%
Medicaid 23%
Discharges
776 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 28%
Private pay 50%
Medicaid 23%

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Facility 12
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #48 / 286
2.4
Facility 2.4
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #22 / 286
-198A+
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 48
Rank #532 / 629
Bartley Operator Holdco LLC
$28.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $28.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.8M
Rank #21 / 257
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #49 / 257
37.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 37.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #216 / 257
315288
Preferred Care At Wall
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Allenwood
135
Facility 135
NJ AVG 125
Rank #181 / 560
90.4%
Facility 90.4%
NJ AVG 74.5
Rank #90 / 478
+21%
3.71
Facility 3.71
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #132 / 284
-72%-4%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 287
11
Facility 11
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #42 / 286
2.8
Facility 2.8
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #34 / 286
-122-
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 48
Rank #627 / 629
Preferred Care Holdings,LLC
$18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.8M
Rank #96 / 257
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #166 / 257
37.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 37.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #217 / 257
315397
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
NH
RC
SNF
Cranford
200
Facility 200
NJ AVG 125
Rank #56 / 560
94.0%
Facility 94.0%
NJ AVG 74.5
Rank #45 / 478
+26%
3.22
Facility 3.22
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #237 / 284
-2%-17%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 287
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #187 / 286
6.0
Facility 6.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #188 / 286
-188-
95
Facility 95
NJ AVG 48
Rank #11 / 629
Cranford Holdco LLC
$23.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $23.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.8M
Rank #49 / 257
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #56 / 257
45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #168 / 257
315091

Frequently Asked Questions about Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

Who is the owner of Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?

Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is legally operated by Cranford Snf LLC, and administered by Jeffrey Lew.

Is Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in a walkable area?

Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has a walk score of 95. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the license number of Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?

According to NJ state health department records, Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center's license number is 62006.

What is the occupancy rate at Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?

Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center's occupancy is 94%.

Are pets allowed at Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?

No, Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has a no-pet policy.

Does Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is registered as a for-profit in NJ.

Who is the administrator of Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?

Jeffrey Lew is the administrator of Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center.

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