Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Review of the facility's internal investigation revealed the facility did not initiate an investigation until August 28, 2025, two days after the alleged incident.

Review of reports submitted to the State Survey Agency revealed the facility failed to notify the agency within the required two-hour timeframe following the allegation of sexual abuse.

During an interview with the Assistant Director of Nursing on September 17, 2025, at 10:15 AM, it was confirmed that Employee 3 did not report the allegation of abuse in accordance with facility policy, resulting in delayed identification, notification, and investigation.

The facility failed to implement its abuse prohibition procedures by not promptly identifying the alleged sexual abuse of Resident 2, not ensuring timely notification of administration, physician, responsible party, and State Survey Agency, and by delaying the initiation of an investigation into the allegation. 28 Pa.

Code 201.18 (e)(1) Management. 28 Pa.

Code 201.29 (a)(c) Resident Rights. 28 Pa.

Code 201.14(a)(c) Responsibility of Licensee. 28 Pa.

Code: 211.12 (c)(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing Services. 28 Pa.

Code: 211.10 (c)(d) Resident care policies.

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COMPLETED

09/17/2025

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

395 Middle Road Nanticoke, PA 18634

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES