BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
395 MIDDLE ROAD, Nanticoke, PA 18634
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How BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 121-bed for-profit nursing facility in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.1%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 121 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Nanticoke, the local average is 1.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.3% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (33% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.9% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.5% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Nanticoke.
How is BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.3% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 121 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER?
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 Nanticoke
Nanticoke sits in Luzerne County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 63,077 (19.9%)
- Median age
- 42.7 years
- Median household income
- $53,194
- Median home value
- $129,600
Demographics for Luzerne County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Nanticoke.
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