BIRCHWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER — Nursing Home in SARASOTA, FL
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 87 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 68.9 |
| CMS Certification Number | 105389 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.78 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.85 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
BIRCHWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER had 1 health inspection deficiency on its most recent inspection (February 12, 2026).
Inspection Findings — February 12, 2026
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Level E)Corrected — March 12, 2026
Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 87-bed nursing home in Sarasota, Florida. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident day, below the Florida average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in February 2026, cited 1 deficiency, none of them severe.
The facility’s most recent inspection turned up only a single, non-severe citation, which suggests issues were limited rather than widespread. You may want to ask how the home ensures consistent registered-nurse coverage and nursing leadership, since inspectors flagged RN/direction and overall staffing concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BIRCHWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
BIRCHWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is BIRCHWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's CMS star rating?
BIRCHWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at BIRCHWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
BIRCHWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER reports 3.78094 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has BIRCHWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, BIRCHWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER had 1 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does BIRCHWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER have?
BIRCHWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has 87 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- AVIATA AT BENEVA — 1/5 — 0.6 mi
- SARASOTA POINT REHABILITATION CENTER — 4/5 — 1.8 mi
- INDIAN BEACH NURSING AND REHAB CENTER — 1/5 — 1.9 mi
- AVIATA AT SARASOTA — 2/5 — 2.1 mi
- HARBORVIEW SARASOTA — 2/5 — 2.1 mi
- PINES OF SARASOTA — 5/5 — 2.2 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.