nursing home in Hamilton, OH
Birchwood Care Center
4070 Hamilton Mason Road, Hamilton, OH 45011 · (513) 868-3300
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Birchwood Care Center at a glance
Birchwood Care Center is a 75-bed for-profit nursing home in Hamilton, Ohio (Butler County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Ohio average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 14, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Ohio average is 10.3.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 31.4% per year (state average 48.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 75
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Carespring
- Medicare-certified since
- June 5, 1998
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Butler County
- CMS Certification Number
- 366159
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| 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 |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.85 hrs | 3.69 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.73 hrs | 0.64 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.35 hrs | 2.09 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.40 hrs | 3.28 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 31.4% | 48.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 9.1% | 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) | 0 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 0 | 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 | 75 | 88 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 69 | 74 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 92% | 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) | 4.5% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.3% | 3.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 4.8% | 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) | 1.5% | 5.3% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 2.8% | 6.1% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.5% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 51.2% | 30.1% | 12.8% | Worse |
| 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) | 24.1% | 25.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22.5% | 21.4% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.1% | 94.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 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% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.1% | 75.6% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 78.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 4 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 26, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 26, 2025 |
| February 14, 2022 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 28, 2022 |
| February 14, 2022 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 28, 2022 |
| February 14, 2022 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 28, 2022 |
| February 14, 2022 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 28, 2022 |
| February 14, 2022 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 28, 2022 |
| February 14, 2022 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 28, 2022 |
| February 14, 2022 Standard | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 28, 2022 |
| February 14, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 28, 2022 |
| February 14, 2022 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 28, 2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS HILLANDALE HOLDINGS LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/10/2022 |
| BARRY N BORTZ 06042009 TR Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 05/10/2022 |
| BORTZ FAMILY IRREVOCABLE T/A Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 05/10/2022 |
| CARESPRING HEALTH CARE HOLDINGS LP Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 05/10/2022 |
| EPPERS, DAVID Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 05/10/2022 |
| DIXON, ANDREW Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2024 |
| CHIRUMBOLO, CHRISTOPHER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/10/2022 |
| CARESPRING HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| DIXON, ANDREW Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Birchwood Care Center's rating?
Birchwood Care Center has 5 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 Birchwood Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Ohio average of 10.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Birchwood Care Center 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 Birchwood Care Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Carespring. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Birchwood Care Center and how do I contact it?
Birchwood Care Center is at 4070 Hamilton Mason Road, Hamilton, OH 45011. Phone: (513) 868-3300.
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.