Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Nanticoke, Pennsylvania
395 Middle Road, Nanticoke, PA, 18634
Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $123,390
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.39 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.81 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.02 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.05 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 1 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 121 certified beds · ~112 avg residents/day (93% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a 121-bed, for-profit corporate facility located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. The center holds a 1-star overall rating from CMS, reflecting 1-star ratings in both staffing and health inspections alongside a 4-star rating for quality measures. It provides skilled nursing and rehabilitative services to residents in the Greater Wilkes-Barre area.
Location
395 Middle Road, Nanticoke, PA, 18634, Nanticoke, PA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
- Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center score on health inspections?
- Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
- Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center have?
- Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has 121 certified beds.
- Does Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center located?
- Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is located at 395 Middle Road, Nanticoke, PA, 18634, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania.
- How can I contact Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
- You can reach Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center by phone at +1 570-735-2973.
Nearby facilities
- Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 1.7 mi
147 Old Newport Street, Nanticoke, PA, 18634
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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