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.

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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.
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is administrated by Jeffrey Lew.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 11 | 9 | This facility has 22% more total inspections than a typical New Jersey nursing home (11 vs. NJ avg 9).↑ 22% worse |
New 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).
New Jersey average: 0.7
New Jersey average: 0.4
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
5,237 contractor hours this quarter
| 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.
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)
Residents 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.
Historical financial and operational data for Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
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.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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 is located in Cranford, New Jersey.
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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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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Basking Ridge | 67
Facility
67
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#471 / 561 |
86.6%
Facility
86.6%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#156 / 493 | +12% | 5.83
Facility
5.83
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#9 / 274 | +57% | +50% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 276 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
20.9
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#1 / 276 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#1 / 276 | - | 58 | - |
25
Facility
25
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#477 / 640 | Brian Lawrence | $67.1M
Facility
$67.1M
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#4 / 272 | $22.8M
Facility
$22.8M
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#8 / 272 | 34%
Facility
34%
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#261 / 272 | 315356 | ||||
| Brighton Gardens of Edison |
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).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Edison (Oak Tree Road) | 118
Facility
118
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#288 / 561 |
90.5%
Facility
90.5%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#93 / 493 | +18% | 4.90
Facility
4.90
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#26 / 274 | +93% | +26% | $33.4k
Facility
$33.4k
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#204 / 276 | 17
Facility
17
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#106 / 276 | 8.5
Facility
8.5
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#255 / 276 | 1 | 25 | A+ |
64
Facility
64
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#198 / 640 | Tracey Borges | $17.0M
Facility
$17.0M
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#168 / 272 | $7.7M
Facility
$7.7M
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#190 / 272 | 45.3%
Facility
45.3%
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#197 / 272 | 315351 | ||||
| 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).
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Cranford | 200
Facility
200
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#56 / 561 |
94.0%
Facility
94.0%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#48 / 493 | +22% | 3.22
Facility
3.22
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#230 / 274 | -2% | -17% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 276 | 24
Facility
24
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#184 / 276 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#182 / 276 | - | 182 | - |
95
Facility
95
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#11 / 640 | Cranford Holdco LLC | $27.0M
Facility
$27.0M
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#53 / 272 | $12.1M
Facility
$12.1M
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#59 / 272 | 44.9%
Facility
44.9%
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#203 / 272 | 315091 | ||||
| Anchor Care & Rehabilitation 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). | Hazlet (3325) | 170
Facility
170
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#106 / 561 |
81.2%
Facility
81.2%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#229 / 493 | +5% | 3.25
Facility
3.25
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#207 / 274 | -56% | -16% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 276 | 18
Facility
18
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#117 / 276 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#77 / 276 | - | 148 | - |
69
Facility
69
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#163 / 640 | Hazlet Garden Group, LLC | $22.5M
Facility
$22.5M
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#87 / 272 | $11.4M
Facility
$11.4M
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#87 / 272 | 50.6%
Facility
50.6%
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#141 / 272 | 315314 | ||||
| Peace Care St. Ann’s |
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).
ADC Adult Day Care Structured weekday daytime programming for seniors who live at home but need supervision, health monitoring, or social engagement. More affordable than full residential care and a key resource for working family caregivers. | Jersey City (Greenville) | 120
Facility
120
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#236 / 561 |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#130 / 493 | +15% | 4.07
Facility
4.07
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#66 / 274 | +170% | +5% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 276 | 12
Facility
12
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#49 / 276 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#39 / 276 | - | 108 | - |
86
Facility
86
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#51 / 640 | Peace Care Inc | $24.2M
Facility
$24.2M
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#69 / 272 | $11.0M
Facility
$11.0M
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#99 / 272 | 45.3%
Facility
45.3%
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#197 / 272 | 315413 |
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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