Birchwood Care Home

• Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 19, 2026

• Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 12, 2026

• Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2026

• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 15, 2025

• Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 2, 2025

• Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 2, 2025

• Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 2, 2025

• Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 2, 2025

• Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 2, 2025

• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 2, 2025

• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 2, 2025

• Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 2, 2025

• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025

• Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025

• Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025

• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025

• Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025

• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025

• Post nurse staffing information every day.

  Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 2, 2025

• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 1, 2024

• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 10, 2024

• Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 26, 2024

• Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Develop a communication plan.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Provide emergency officials' contact information.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Establish emergency prep training and testing.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 12, 2024

• Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 12, 2024

• Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 12, 2024

• Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 5, 2024

• Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 12, 2024

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 1, 2024

• Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2024

• Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

  Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

• Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 19, 2024

• Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 17, 2024

• Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 17, 2024

• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 20, 2024

• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 20, 2024

Birchwood Care Home offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Birchwood Care Home is located at 715 WEST 31ST STREET in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota.

Birchwood Care Home is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Minneapolis with a modest Google rating of 3.4 from only 7 reviews. The limited feedback available includes a serious allegation of disrespectful, unprofessional staff behavior toward residents, and there isn't enough additional detail to round out a fuller picture.

Birchwood Care Home had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 68 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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