Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA — inspection on March 31, 2026.
Found 11 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Federal health inspectors cited BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0600 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-31.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Past Non-Compliance.
Federal health inspectors cited BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0627 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-31.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-31.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-31.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-31.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
The facility failed to ensure that reweighing was completed timely to
standards of practice.
During an interview on March 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM, the Director of Nursing
Code 211.10 (c) Resident care policies. 28 Pa.
Code 211.12 (c) (d)(3)(5) Nursing services.
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Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 395 Middle Road Nanticoke, PA 18634
Observation revealed the oxygen tank was empty.
During interview on March 28, 2026, at 11:23 AM, Employee 4, Registered Nurse (RN), confirmed the oxygen tank was empty and replaced the tank with a full oxygen tank.
Employee 4 assessed the resident's vital signs and documented an oxygen saturation level of 94 percent (measurement of oxygen level in the blood) and heart rate of 62 beats per minute.
Employee 4 indicated the resident's skin color appeared normal and there were no signs of distress.
Employee 4 confirmed the resident had physician orders for continuous oxygen and staff should monitor oxygen tank levels.
During interview on March 29, 2026, at 9:30 AM, the above findings were reviewed with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Nursing Home Administrator (NHA).
The facility failed to ensure Resident 38 received oxygen continuously in accordance with physician orders. 28 Pa.
Code 211.10(c) Resident care policies. 28 Pa.
Code 211.12 (d)(1)(5) Nursing services.
Federal health inspectors cited BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0697 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-31.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-31.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0773 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-31.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-31.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
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