CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 3956512026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

395 Middle Road · Nanticoke, PA 18634 · Luzerne County

CMS OVERALL RATING★☆☆☆☆1/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds121CMS provider file
Recent citation rows66current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
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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.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-03-31172026-03-315
Cycle 22025-04-04172025-04-043
Cycle 32024-06-07182024-06-076
02 / CITATION DETAIL

66 rows in the current release

3 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 18 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-03-31 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2026-02-02
2026-03-31 · HEALTHF0627Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-23
2026-03-31 · 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 · 2026-04-23
2026-03-31 · 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 · 2026-04-23
2026-03-31 · 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 · 2026-04-23
2026-03-31 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-23 · complaint
2026-03-31 · HEALTHF0695Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-23 · complaint
2026-03-31 · HEALTHF0697Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-23
2026-03-31 · 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 · 2026-04-23
2026-03-31 · HEALTHF0773Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-23
2026-03-31 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; 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 · 2026-04-23
2026-03-31 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-07
2026-03-31 · FIREK0324Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-07
2026-03-31 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-07
2026-03-31 · FIREK0712Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-07
2026-03-31 · FIREK0761Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-07
2025-09-17 · HEALTHF0607Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-26 · complaint
2025-09-17 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-26 · complaint
2025-09-17 · HEALTHF0744Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-26 · complaint
2025-08-20 · HEALTHF0689Severity K · pattern of immediate jeopardy

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-26 · complaint
2025-08-20 · HEALTHF0744Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-26 · complaint
2025-08-20 · HEALTHF0835Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-17 · complaint
2025-06-17 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-27 · complaint
2025-04-04 · HEALTHF0640Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-17
03 / 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.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2025-08-20Fine$115,3720
2024-10-24Fine$8,0180
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • CENTURY II PENNSYLANIA HOLDCO LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 05/01/2023
  • CENTURY II TBD HOLDCO LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 05/01/2023
  • KULANU OC TRUSTOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 05/01/2023
  • KLEIN, EFRAIMIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 05/01/2023
  • BERDUGO, SHAIIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2023
  • KLEIN, EFRAIMIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2023
  • RALLEY LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2023
  • BERDUGO, SHAIIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/04/2025
  • KILDUFF, PATRICKIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2025
  • PALKOVIC, MICHAELIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/14/2024
  • BERDUGO, SHAIIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/04/2025
  • KILDUFF, PATRICKIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/02/2026
  • PALKOVIC, MICHAELIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/02/2026

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 hours3.34per resident day
RN hours0.42per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.07per resident day
Staff turnover53.9%CMS reported field
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