Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
205 Birchwood Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
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Follow this homeBirchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Cranford, New Jersey. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionDecember 11, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Health citations since August 4, 202225 (New Jersey average 24)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on December 11, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2025.
Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on December 11, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0293. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0293 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0351 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2025.
Health inspection on November 14, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2022.
Health inspection on August 6, 2024
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.
Citation F0698. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.
Citation F0711. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on August 6, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0281. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install proper backup exit lighting.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2024.
Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2022.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.7 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on August 4, 2022
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2022.
Citation F0637. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2022.
Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2022.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2022.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2022.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2022.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2022.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2022.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2022.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2022.
Citation F0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on August 4, 2022
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0291. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2022.
Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2022.
Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2022.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2022.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2022.
Citation K0912. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (908) 272-6660
- Last standard health inspection
- December 11, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 200
- Residents per day, on average
- 183.2
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Cranford SNF LLC
- Chain
- Atlas Healthcare
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the New Jersey average (25 vs 24).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CRANFORD HOLDCO LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 08/01/2022
- COPPER NJ TRUST5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 08/01/2022
- GOLD NJ TRUST5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 08/01/2022
- MALT FAMILY TRUST5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 08/01/2022
- NJ MAZEL PARENTCO LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 08/01/2022
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- NJ NOBLE PARENTCO LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 08/01/2022
- SGS 2010 FAMILY TRUST5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 08/01/2022
- SILVER NJ TRUST5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 08/01/2022
- TYH 2017 TRUST5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 08/01/2022
- MEISNER, ROBERT5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 08/01/2022
Questions
When was Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center last inspected?
CMS lists December 11, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?
CMS lists 25 health citations since August 4, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.