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Birchwood Plaza

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

1426 WEST BIRCHWOOD, Chicago, IL 60626

200 Beds
Medicare Since 1985

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1426 WEST BIRCHWOOD
Chicago, IL 60626

About Birchwood Plaza

Nursing home overview and details

Birchwood Plaza is a for-profit nursing home in Chicago, IL, serving Cook County and the surrounding community. The facility has 200 certified beds with an average daily census of 141.9 residents.

Birchwood Plaza has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1985, bringing 41 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES, which provides administrative support and oversight.

Birchwood Plaza has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Chicago, IL, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating4/5 Stars
Certified Beds200
Avg. Residents/Day141.9
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyCook
Affiliated Doctors6

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Very Good

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Birchwood Plaza has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.

Health Inspection

Very Good

Quality Measures

Very Good

Staffing

Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Birchwood Plaza provides 3.02 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.77 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 28.6%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 5.6%. Weekend staffing averages 2.88 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.77
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.02
Total Nurse Turnover Rate28.6%
RN Turnover Rate5.6%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)2.88

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Birchwood Plaza has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Birchwood Plaza

What is the CMS rating for Birchwood Plaza?

Birchwood Plaza has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Birchwood Plaza have?

Birchwood Plaza has 200 certified beds with an average daily census of 141.9 residents.

What type of facility is Birchwood Plaza?

Birchwood Plaza is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Cook County in Chicago, IL.

How many doctors practice at Birchwood Plaza?

6 physicians are affiliated with Birchwood Plaza. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Birchwood Plaza have any safety concerns?

Birchwood Plaza has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·