Skilled nursing · Cranford, NJ

Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

205 BIRCHWOOD AVE, Cranford, NJ 07016

5 / 5CMS 200 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 8%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Strong. Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 92 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus New Jersey state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 15.9 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 12.8 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.37 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 25 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, New Jersey DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

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Ask about staff-to-resident ratio by shift, weekend coverage, and how recent inspections went.

Federal CMS + New Jersey state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.37

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.5

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

25%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

35%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

15.9%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

12.8%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.0%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID315091

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds200

Avg residents182

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.37 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, New Jersey DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?

Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center appears in the record section above.

Does Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center use antipsychotic medications?

15.9 percent of long-stay residents at Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 12.8 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 92 out of 100, placing it among the top-scoring facilities nationwide. The score is a composite of federal CMS and New Jersey state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?

Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is located at 205 BIRCHWOOD AVE, Cranford, NJ 07016. Phone: (908) 272-6660. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center a special focus facility?

Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center compare to other Cranford skilled nursing facilities?

Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 92. Browse the full Cranford directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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