Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
CRANFORD, NJ · 200 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey December 11, 2025
CMS Certification Number 315091 · first certified September 1972
Ownership
Operated by ATLAS HEALTHCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed August 1, 2022 (change of ownership)from CRNC OPERATING LLC
Position within NJ
14 citations — more than 44% of the 348 certified nursing homes in NJ. Compared within NJ rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was December 2025. Facilities in NJ are typically surveyed 16–20 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 431 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
5 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 14 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NJ, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NJ figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 14 |
| Median facility in NJ | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 4, 2022 | 6 |
| August 6, 2024 | 5 |
| December 11, 2025 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2024-08-06 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 2 | 2025-12-11 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 2 | 2025-12-11 |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | 1 | 2022-08-04 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2025-12-11 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2024-08-06 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2024-08-06 |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 1 | 2022-08-04 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
December 11, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 31, 2025) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 31, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 31, 2025) |
August 6, 2024 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 5, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 5, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 30, 2024) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 30, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 30, 2024) |
August 4, 2022 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 3, 2022) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 3, 2022) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 3, 2022) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 3, 2022) |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 3, 2022) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 3, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.