01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-12-11 | 4 | 2025-12-11 | 3 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-08-06 | 10 | 2024-08-06 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | 2022-08-04 | 11 | 2022-08-04 | 6 |
CMS CCN 3150912026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
205 Birchwood Ave · Cranford, NJ 07016 · Union County
Certified beds200CMS provider file
Recent citation rows39current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
39 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 8 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-12-11 · HEALTHF0550Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-302025-12-11 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-31 · complaint2025-12-11 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-31 · complaint2025-12-11 · HEALTHF0700Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-302025-12-11 · FIREK0293Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-312025-12-11 · FIREK0351Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-312025-12-11 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-312024-11-14 · HEALTHF0812Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-06 · complaint2024-08-06 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-27 · complaint2024-08-06 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-03 · complaint2024-08-06 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-032024-08-06 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-03 · complaint2024-08-06 · HEALTHF0698Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-032024-08-06 · HEALTHF0711Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-032024-08-06 · HEALTHF0755Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-032024-08-06 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-032024-08-06 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-032024-08-06 · FIREK0281Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-052024-08-06 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-052024-08-06 · FIREK0363Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-302024-08-06 · FIREK0761Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-302024-08-06 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-302022-08-04 · HEALTHF0578Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-032022-08-04 · HEALTHF0637Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-0303 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- CRANFORD HOLDCO LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 08/01/2022
- COPPER NJ TRUSTOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 08/01/2022
- GOLD NJ TRUSTOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 08/01/2022
- MALT FAMILY TRUSTOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 08/01/2022
- NJ MAZEL PARENTCO LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 08/01/2022
- NJ NOBLE PARENTCO LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 08/01/2022
- SGS 2010 FAMILY TRUSTOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 08/01/2022
- SILVER NJ TRUSTOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 08/01/2022
- TYH 2017 TRUSTOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 08/01/2022
- MEISNER, ROBERTIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 08/01/2022
- GOLDBERGER, SHLOMOIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2022
- BAK, PINCHOSIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2022
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.35per resident day
RN hours0.37per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.01per resident day
Staff turnover30.3%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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