nursing home in Findlay, OH
Birchaven Retirement Village
15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, OH 45840 · (419) 424-3000
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Birchaven Retirement Village at a glance
Birchaven Retirement Village is a 118-bed non-profit nursing home in Findlay, Ohio (Hancock County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Ohio average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 5.5 hours of nursing care per day (1.4 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 9, 2025) found 18 health citations. The Ohio average is 10.3.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 42.9% per year (state average 48.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 118
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- September 15, 1994
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Hancock County
- CMS Certification Number
- 365973
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.53 hrs | 3.69 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.38 hrs | 0.64 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.63 hrs | 2.09 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.24 hrs | 3.28 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42.9% | 48.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 34.5% | 43.9% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 18 | 10 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 7 | 4 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 71 | 80.7 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $26,381 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 118 | 88 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 94 | 74 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 79.7% | 84.3% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.3% | 3.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.3% | 8.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 5.7% | 5.3% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 6% | 6.1% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.9% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 8.2% | 30.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 15.9% | 25.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 28.1% | 21.4% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.2% | 92.7% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91.8% | 75.6% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.5% | 78.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 29 health deficiencies and 16 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Past Non-Compliance |
| April 9, 2026 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 11, 2026 |
| April 9, 2026 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 11, 2026 |
| April 9, 2026 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 11, 2026 |
| April 9, 2026 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 11, 2026 |
| January 9, 2025 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0915 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | 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. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| November 7, 2022 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 9, 2022 |
| November 7, 2022 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 9, 2022 |
| November 7, 2022 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 9, 2022 |
| November 7, 2022 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 9, 2022 |
| November 7, 2022 Fire safety | 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. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 17, 2023 |
| November 7, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0362 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 9, 2022 |
| November 7, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 9, 2022 |
| November 7, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 9, 2022 |
| November 7, 2022 Standard | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 9, 2022 |
| November 7, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 9, 2022 |
| November 7, 2022 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 9, 2022 |
| November 7, 2022 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected December 9, 2022 |
| December 18, 2019 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 3, 2020 |
| December 18, 2019 Fire safety | Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 3, 2020 |
| December 18, 2019 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 3, 2020 |
| December 18, 2019 Standard | 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. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 3, 2020 |
| December 18, 2019 Standard | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0809 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 3, 2020 |
| December 18, 2019 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 3, 2020 |
| December 18, 2019 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 3, 2020 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLANCHARD VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/17/2008 |
| BISHOP-PIERCE, JUDITH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2023 |
| CYTLAK, DAVID Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| LEWIS, MYRON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| MANUEL, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2007 |
| BROUGH, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| COSIANO, FRANK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| DOWLING, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| EDGINGTON, ANNETTE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| HOPKINS, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| JONES, GINGER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2015 |
| KENNARD, DAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| KROETZ, ELIZABETH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| LAUSE, THOMAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| LEWIS, MYRON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| LONGO, JOSEPH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| MALARKY, DONALD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| OVERTON, KIRBY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| POLDER, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| REINEKE, JOHN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
| SHRADER, JEFFERY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| WEBB, ADELE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| BISHOP-PIERCE, JUDITH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2023 |
| CYTLAK, DAVID Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| MANUEL, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2007 |
| BROUGH, MICHAEL Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| COSIANO, FRANK Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| DOWLING, JAMES Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| EDGINGTON, ANNETTE Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| HOPKINS, WILLIAM Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| JONES, GINGER Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2015 |
| KENNARD, DAN Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| KROETZ, ELIZABETH Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| LEWIS, MYRON Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| MALARKY, DONALD Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| POLDER, RICHARD Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/30/2012 |
| REINEKE, JOHN Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
| SHRADER, JEFFERY Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| WEBB, ADELE Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Birchaven Retirement Village's rating?
Birchaven Retirement Village has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Ohio nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Birchaven Retirement Village receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 18 citations, compared with a Ohio average of 10.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Birchaven Retirement Village accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Birchaven Retirement Village?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Birchaven Retirement Village and how do I contact it?
Birchaven Retirement Village is at 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, OH 45840. Phone: (419) 424-3000.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.