Birchaven Retirement Village
15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, OH 45840 · Hancock County · (419) 424-3000
118 certified beds, about 94 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994
Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365973 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 9, 2025, inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 29 health citations since December 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.53 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.38 of those hours.
42.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
512/19
611/22
1301/25
404/26
105/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 29 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
22D
6E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
May 19, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteTHE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCY REPRESENTS AN INCIDENT OF PAST NONCOMPLIANCE THAT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY CORRECTED PRIOR TO THIS SURVEY. Based on medical record review, Self-Reported Incident (SRI) review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from physical abuse. This affected one (#96) of three residents reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 90.
April 9, 2026Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, review of the Self-Reported Incident (SRI) documentation, review of witness statements, review of the facility investigation, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from verbal abuse by staff. This affected one (Resident #67) of three residents (#04, #67, and #94) reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 93. Findings Include:Review of the medical record for Resident #67 revealed an admission date of 08/05/25. Diagnoses included neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies, major depressive disorder, cognitive communication deficit, abnormalities of gait and mobility, dementia, Parkinson's disease, restless leg syndrome, hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia, insomnia, sleep apnea, parasomnia, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder, and generalized muscle weakness. [...]
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, review of facility submitted Self-Reported Incident (SRI), review of witness statements, review of the facility investigation, review of an email correspondence, review of the employee timecard punches, and policy review, the facility failed to implement their abuse policy when there were allegations of staff to resident physical and verbal abuse. This affected one (Resident #67) out of three residents reviewed for abuse, with the potential to affect 13 residents identified by the facility to reside on AB unit. The facility census was 93. Findings Include:Review of the medical record for Resident #67 revealed an admission date of 08/05/25. [...]
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, review of the employee timecard punches, review of facility Self-Reported Incident (SRI), review of the facility investigation, and policy review, the facility failed to timely report alleged verbal and physical abuse. This affected one (Resident #67) out of three residents reviewed for abuse, with the potential to affect 13 residents identified by the facility to reside on the AB unit. The facility census was 93. Findings Include:Review of the medical record for Resident #67 revealed an admission date of 08/05/25. [...]
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, review of the facility Self-Reported Incident (SRI), review of the facility investigation, review of witness statements, review of the employee timecard punches, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of physical and verbal abuse were thoroughly investigated and to prevent potential further abuse. This affected one (Resident #67) out of three residents reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 93. Findings Include:Review of the medical record for Resident #67 revealed an admission date of 08/05/25. [...]
January 9, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 13 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, review of the menu and review of the dietary spreadsheet, the facility failed to ensure food was served per the facility menu and spreadsheet. This had the potential to affect 29 (#2, #6, #7, #11, #12, #14, #16, #17, #20, #25, #28, #29, #33, #36, #37, #41, #42, #43, #44, #52, #62, #63, #65, #66, #72, #74, #75, #76, and #149) residents who resided on the Cedar and Dogwood units. The facility census was 90.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure food items stored in unit refrigerators were labeled and dated and further failed to ensure unit refrigerators did not contain expired food items. This had the potential to affect 45 (#1, #2, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #11, #12, #14, #16, #17, #19, #20, #22, #23, #25, #28, #29, #33, #36, #37, #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, #47, #48, #51, #52, #54, #55,#59, #61, #62, #63, #65, #66, #72, #74, #75, #76, #148, and #149) who resided on the Birch, Cedar, and Dogwood units. The facility census was 90.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident interview, staff interview, review of facility Transmission Based Precautions (TBP) and Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) postings, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure proper infection control practices were implemented related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and EBP. This affected six residents (#25, #14, #28, #72, #49, and #82) of eight residents reviewed for TBP and EBP. The facility census was 90.
- E Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received education and provided consent for COVID-19 vaccinations prior to administration or refusal. This affected five resident (#28, #46, #82, #149, and #201) of five residents reviewed for COVID-19 vaccination. The facility census was 90.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and respect. This affected three (Residents #23, #57, and #64) of three residents reviewed for dignity and respect. The facility census was 90.
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility to ensure privacy was maintained when resident medical conditions, treatments, and results of vital signs were discussed. This affected one resident (#57) of one resident reviewed for privacy. The facility census was 90.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and review of the facility Self-Reported Incident (SRI), the facility failed to ensure staff reported an injury of unknown origin and/or physical abuse to administration. This affected one (Resident #63) of four residents reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 90.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, review of the facility's self-reported incidents, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to complete thorough investigations for injuries of unknown origin. This affected two residents (#98 and #68) of five residents reviewed for injuries of unknown origin. The facility census was 90.
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure alternative methods of communication were provided in accordance with physician orders. This affected one (Resident #48) of one resident reviewed for alternate methods of communication. The facility census was 90.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were adequately monitored for bowel movements and interventions for constipation were implemented as ordered. This affected one (Resident #42) of one resident reviewed for constipation. The facility census was 90.
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure interventions to prevent aspiration were implemented for residents receiving enteral nutrition (tube feeding). This affected one (Resident #49) of one resident reviewed for tube feeding. The facility census was 90.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure oxygen was running per the physician's order. This affected one resident (#53) reviewed for oxygen. The facility census was 90.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure one resident, #82, received the influenza vaccination after consenting. Furthermore, the facility failed to offer one resident, #149, the information, consent or refusal of the influenza or the pneumococcal vaccine. The facility census was 90.
November 7, 2022Standard inspection · 6 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observations, family interview, resident interview, staff interview, and review of the facility's meal time policy, the facility failed to ensure residents were provided their meals in a timely manner and according to their preference. This affected one (Resident #54) of one resident reviewed for choices. The facility census was 76.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident interview, medical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure timely and adequate care was provided to a resident who was exhibiting symptoms of an eye irritation and/or infection. This affected one (Resident #60) of three residents reviewed for infections. The facility census was 76.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure physician orders were followed for Resident #55's wound care. This affected one resident (#55) of one resident reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility identified three residents with pressure ulcers. The facility census was 76.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure accurate and complete medical records were kept for residents regarding injuries. This affected one (Resident #52) of 20 residents reviewed for medical record accuracy. The facility census was 76.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure staff completed proper hand hygiene during a dressing change. This affected one resident (Resident #55) of one resident reviewed for wound care. The facility census was 76.
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the nursing staff information was posted daily in a prominent area and kept current, as required. This had the potential to affect all 76 residents residing in the facility.
December 18, 2019Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure medications carts were secure. This affected nine (#20, #27, #44, #57, #61, #79, #82, #87, and #121) residents identified by the facility who were cognitively impaired and independently mobile on the Cedar and Dogwood Units. The facility census was 116.
- E Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to have the appropriate chair to table height during dining for five residents (#10, #33, #44, #87, and #95) of 27 residents reviewed for dining in the Cedar/Dogwood dining area. The facility census was 116.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to have a stop date for an as needed antipsychotic medication. This affected one resident (#44) of five reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 116.
- D Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, and review of scheduled meal times, the facility failed to timely provide a breakfast meal to a resident. This affected one (#96) of 17 residents on the Cedar Unit of the facility. The facility census was 116.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure staff were wearing the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) for ordered isolation precautions. This affected one resident (#425) of two residents reviewed for transmission-based precautions. The facility census was 116.
Fire safety inspections
16 fire safety citations on file: 8 on January 9, 2025, 6 on November 7, 2022, 2 on December 18, 2019.
Every fire safety citation16 citations
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.53 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.38 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 5.24 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.63 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.52 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 42.9% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 34.5% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.31 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.64 on weekdays and 5.24 on weekends, 7% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 8.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 6.10 in April to June 2025 to 5.53 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.53 | 1.38 | 5.64 | 5.24 | 8.9% | 0 of 90 | 94 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.43 | 1.28 | 5.57 | 5.09 | 6.0% | 0 of 92 | 97 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.65 | 1.37 | 5.79 | 5.29 | 6.1% | 0 of 92 | 92 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 6.10 | 1.46 | 6.34 | 5.47 | 5.5% | 0 of 91 | 87 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Ohio, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.60 | 3.80 | 3.24 | 4.6% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Ohio
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.76 | $17.93 to $21.44 | 63,280 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.78 | $27.34 to $31.68 | 39,900 |
| Registered nurses | $39.67 | $38.08 to $47.61 | 143,730 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.7 | 5.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.3 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.4 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.6 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BLANCHARD VALLEY CONTINUING CARE SERVICES.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Valley Health System | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 07/17/2008 |
| Brough, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Cosiano, Frank | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2015 | |
| Dowling, James | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Edgington, Annette | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2023 | |
| Hopkins, William | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Jones, Ginger | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2015 | |
| Kennard, Dan | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Kroetz, Elizabeth | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Lause, Thomas | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Lewis, Myron | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Longo, Joseph | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Malarky, Donald | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2023 | |
| Overton, Kirby | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Polder, Richard | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Reineke, John | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2018 | |
| Shrader, Jeffery | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Webb, Adele | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Bishop-Pierce, Judith | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/20/2023 | |
| Cytlak, David | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2010 | |
| Manuel, Michael | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/05/2007 | |
| Brough, Michael | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Cosiano, Frank | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2015 | |
| Dowling, James | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Edgington, Annette | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2023 | |
| Hopkins, William | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Jones, Ginger | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2015 | |
| Kennard, Dan | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Kroetz, Elizabeth | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Lewis, Myron | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Malarky, Donald | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2023 | |
| Polder, Richard | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 08/30/2012 | |
| Reineke, John | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2018 | |
| Shrader, Jeffery | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Webb, Adele | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Bishop-Pierce, Judith | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/20/2023 | |
| Cytlak, David | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2010 | |
| Lewis, Myron | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Manuel, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/05/2007 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on May 19, 2026: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on January 9, 2025: "Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on January 9, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 9, 2025: "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."
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Ohio contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Ohio Department of Health, Nursing Homes and Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Ohio Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-800-282-1206. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator (Ohio Department of Aging), where Ohio publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Birchaven Retirement Village's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Birchaven Retirement Village 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Birchaven Retirement Village get at its last inspection?
- 13 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 9, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Birchaven Retirement Village been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Birchaven Retirement Village accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Birchaven Retirement Village?
- CMS lists 39 owners and managers. Legal business name: BLANCHARD VALLEY CONTINUING CARE SERVICES.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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