Scranton, PA · 51 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Scranton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
395 Middle Road, Nanticoke, PA 18634 · Luzerne County
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (115 of 121 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Nanticoke, PA, with 121 certified beds and an average of about 115 residents per day. It operates as part of the Century Healthcare network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.23 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.41 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 58.6%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 18 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $123,390 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.23 hrs/resident/day)
- •18 deficiencies at last survey
- •$123,390 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Nanticoke options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 121
- Avg. residents/day
- 115
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Century Healthcare
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 395651
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,770–$13,660/mo (median $11,880) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,790–$7,440/mo (median $5,850) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Scranton prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.23
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.41
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 58.6%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 18
- Federal fines
- 2 ($123,390)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2026-03-31
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (53 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-31Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2026-03-31Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2026-03-31Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2026-03-31Severity D — potential for harmFreedom 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.
2026-03-31Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
2026-03-31Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2026-03-31Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.
2026-03-31Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-20 | Fine | $115,372 |
| 2024-10-24 | Fine | $8,018 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
Location
395 Middle Road, Nanticoke, PA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
How much does Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center cost?
Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Nanticoke, PA area typically runs $10,770–$13,660 per month (median $11,880, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
Staff provide about 3.23 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 58.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has 53 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-31). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center have availability?
Typically 95% full (115 of 121 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center offer?
Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Nanticoke, PA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 121 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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