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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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 is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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 & 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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 230th out of 274 homes in New Jersey. 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
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.
| 24m per day | ▼ 41% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
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.
| 54m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
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 3m per day | ▼ 8% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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.
| 3h 0m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
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.
| 2m per day | ▼ 67% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
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.
| 25m per day | ▼ 14% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is administrated by Jeffrey Lew.
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Cranford Holdco LLC
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 57 | 18 | This facility has 217% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (57 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 217% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 9.5 | 3 | This facility has 217% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (9.5 vs. NJ avg 3).↑ 217% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 5.2 | 2 | This facility has 160% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (5.2 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 160% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 11 | 9 | This facility has 22% more total inspections than a typical New Jersey nursing home (11 vs. NJ avg 9).↑ 22% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsNew Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
New Jersey average 20.9
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).
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.7
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.4
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
25% worse than New Jersey average
0% compared with New Jersey average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
5,237 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 91 | 0 | 91 | 35,160 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 44 | 0 | 44 | 14,903 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 10 | 21 | 3,273 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,501 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,472 | 91 | 99% | 7.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,280 | 76 | 83% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1,358 | 77 | 84% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1,083 | 76 | 83% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1,063 | 81 | 88% | 7.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 10 | 10 | 819 | 82 | 89% | 6.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 742 | 65 | 71% | 8.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 697 | 61 | 66% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 572 | 66 | 72% | 6.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 3 | 3 | 150 | 28 | 30% | 4.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 86 | 13 | 14% | 6.6 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 0 | 2 | 2 | 84 | 21 | 23% | 4 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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
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
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
3.3%
70% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.0%
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%
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%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.5%
9% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
45% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.9%
60% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
17.1%
51% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.7%
51% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
7% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 93.0%
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%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.29
38% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.08
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.72
36% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.12
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.4%
22% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 78.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
15% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.2%
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%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.3%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 25.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.4%
15% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 8.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.3%
60% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
49.2%
8% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
68.4%
35% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
39% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
37% of new residents, often for short stays.
23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
171Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #59 / 272Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 272 homes in New Jersey. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New Jersey average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
0.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cranford's city center to Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center |
NH 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).
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Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is in the Cranford neighborhood of Cranford.
The legal owner and operator of Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is Cranford Snf Llc.
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.
According to NJ state health department records, Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center's license number is 62006.
According to NJ state health department records, Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center's license expires on July 30, 2026.
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center's occupancy is 94%.
Jeffrey Lew is the administrator of Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center.
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