BIRCHWOOD PLAZA
1426 WEST BIRCHWOOD, Chicago, IL 60626
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How BIRCHWOOD PLAZA Compares
BIRCHWOOD PLAZA is a 200-bed for-profit nursing facility in Chicago, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.6%) is below the Illinois average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 200 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.
Among the 77 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Chicago, 5 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.2% — better than the Illinois average of 21.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (50% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — about the same as the Illinois average of 5.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.9% — better than the Illinois average of 26.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 667 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BIRCHWOOD PLAZA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BIRCHWOOD PLAZA with other nursing homes in Chicago.
What keeps BIRCHWOOD PLAZA's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help BIRCHWOOD PLAZA keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.2% here versus 21.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BIRCHWOOD PLAZA keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BIRCHWOOD PLAZA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BIRCHWOOD PLAZA's rating advantage in Chicago?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.1 stars across 77 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BIRCHWOOD PLAZA?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Chicago
Chicago sits in Cook County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 757,688 (14.7%)
- Median age
- 37.0 years
- Median household income
- $67,886
- Median home value
- $255,500
Demographics for Cook County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Chicago.
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