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Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

395 MIDDLE ROAD, NANTICOKE, PA, 18634
(570) 735-2973
birchwoodnursinghome.com
121 licensed beds

CMS rates Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 64 citations across 16 inspections in the last three years, with $137,770 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
121
CMS facility ID
395651
Care type
Nursing home
County
Luzerne
Facility name
Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Street address
395 MIDDLE ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Nanticoke, PA 18634
Phone
(570) 735-2973
Website
birchwoodnursinghome.com

About this facility — Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. It is licensed for 121 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania (119 beds).

It is one of 3 senior care facilities in Nanticoke and 656 skilled nursing facilities across Pennsylvania. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 64 times across 16 inspections in the last three years, and CMS has imposed $137,770 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Century Healthcare
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Century Ii Pennsylania Holdco Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2023
Berdugo, Shai
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Century Ii Tbd Holdco Llc
Indirect owner — since 2023
Kilduff, Patrick
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Klein, Efraim
Indirect owner · Officer — since 2023
Kulanu Oc Trust
Indirect owner — since 2023
Palkovic, Michael
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Ralley Llc
Operational control — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
11 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1984-04-09
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
13 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$137,770 total
Last standard inspection
2026-03-31
Nurse staffing
3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$340 per day (≈ $10,340/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
77% Medicaid · 5% Medicare · 18% private/other
Occupancy
82% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
18% below the PA median of $415/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
121
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2026-08-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0610
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-08-28
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-08-11
2026-03-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 citations
F-0600
D · No harm found
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0627
D · No harm found
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2026-04-23
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-04-23
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-04-23
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-04-23
F-0692
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2026-04-23
F-0695
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-04-23
F-0697
E · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-04-23
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-04-23
F-0773
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2026-04-23
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-04-23
13 earlier / fire-safety inspections (51 citations)
2025-09-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-09-26
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-26
F-0744
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-09-26
2025-08-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0689
K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-26
F-0744
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-09-26
F-0835
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-09-17
2025-06-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0692
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-06-27
2025-04-04Health inspection11 citations
F-0640
D · No harm found
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2025-06-17
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-06-17
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-06-17
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-17
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-06-17
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2025-06-17
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-06-17
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-06-17
F-0741
D · No harm found
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected 2025-06-17
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-06-17
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-06-17
2025-01-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-01-30
F-0692
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-01-30
2024-12-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-01-02
2024-10-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-12-10
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-01-02
2024-06-07Health inspection5 citations
F-0623
B · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-06-25
F-0686
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-06-25
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-06-25
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-06-25
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-06-25
2024-05-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-06-25
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-06-25
F-0865
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2024-06-25
2024-03-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0565
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0574
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0677
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-17
2026-03-31Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-04-07
K-0324
C · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-04-07
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-04-07
K-0712
C · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-04-07
K-0761
C · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-04-07
2025-04-04Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0291
E · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-05-20
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-20
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-05-20
2024-06-07Fire-safety inspection6 citations
E-0026
C · No harm found
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2024-07-22
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-07-22
K-0345
E · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-07-22
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-07-22
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-07-22
K-0521
E · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-07-22

Federal penalties

2026-08-18Fine$14,380
2025-08-20Fine$115,372
2024-10-24Fine$8,018
Total fines$137,770
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 395651.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Pennsylvania.
Inspection citations, 3 years
64
More than 80% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 37
Federal fines, 3 years
$137,770
More than 94% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.3
Higher than 13% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.6
Nursing staff turnover, annual
49%
Higher than 63% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 45%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Pennsylvania average on 6 and worse on 9. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased9.6%16.4%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight9.0%6.0%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder1.7%0.6%0.7%Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection0.5%1.4%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms48.4%13.8%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.2%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.9%3.1%3.2%Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine86.5%87.8%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened8.7%15.4%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication19.8%20.1%19.5%Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine91.4%93.7%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers5.5%4.7%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence24.3%25.0%18.3%Near state average
Received an antipsychotic medication15.0%17.6%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.861.501.81Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.251.131.69Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine43.5%70.8%82.3%Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication1.1%1.4%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine52.3%70.9%80.1%Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission26.1%22.0%23.4%Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit9.0%9.5%11.8%Near state average
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0689 6 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0692 3 inspections. Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
  • K-0363 3 inspections. Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
  • F-0600 2 inspections. Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
  • F-0641 2 inspections. Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
  • F-0656 2 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

What its owners also hold

  • Kulanu Oc Trust has an ownership stake on file at 9 nursing homes, averaging 1.9 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Pennsylvania

  • Licensing: Pennsylvania Department of Health
  • File a complaint: 800-254-5164 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 717-783-8975. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 800-490-8505. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Wilkes-barre General Hospital, about 7.6 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center, about 8.7 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, about 10 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.8160 ratings on Google
★★★★★Barbara Keener · 2026-03-11 · via Google

“Here for short term after open heart surgery. Therapy was outstanding! Staff friendly and professional. Would highly reccomend for rehab. Thank you all for your caring and compassion”

★★★★★Michelle Stark · 2026-06-29 · via Google

“I made a mess in the lobby and the young girl at the desk was so sweet and cleaned it up and didn't make me feel bad. Other people helpful as well”

★★★★★Diane Abbey · 2025-12-24 · via Google

“Birchwood's staff were very friendly and helpful. The person I was visiting with wasn't feeling,so I shorten my stay. The person expressed that she wasn't comfortable,so I asked a staff member to address her needs. They were very quick to address her needs as well as getting her back to bed where she would be more comfortable than the chair she was in. Staff members were very nice to her, treating…”

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