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BIRCHWOOD CARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (HAMILTON, Ohio)

4070 HAMILTON MASON ROAD, HAMILTON, Ohio 45011

Phone: 5138683300

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds

Avg Residents/Day

69.8

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

County

Butler

Sprinkler Systems

Yes

Special Focus

None

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Overall5/5

Health5/5

Staffing3/5

Quality5/5

Metric	This Facility	Ohio Avg	Difference
RN Hours per Resident per Day	0.80	0.64	+0.15
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day	3.81	3.71	+0.10
CMS Staffing Rating	3/5	2.4/5	-
Nursing Staff Turnover	30.9%	49%	-

5 health citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2026-08-27	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	G – Actual Harm
2022-02-14	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-02-14	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-02-14	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-02-14	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.	D – Moderate Harm Potential

7 fire safety citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2025-03-06	Smoke Deficiencies	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-06	Egress Deficiencies	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-02-14	Construction Deficiencies	Use approved construction type or materials.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-02-14	Egress Deficiencies	Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-02-14	Smoke Deficiencies	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-02-14	Miscellaneous Deficiencies	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-02-14	Smoke Deficiencies	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	E – Moderate Harm Potential

$13,870

Total Fine Amount (CMS)

Number of Fines

Total Penalties

Date	Type	Fine Amount	Payment Denial
2026-08-27	Fine	$13,870	-

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