What are the staffing levels at BIRCHWOOD PLAZA?

BIRCHWOOD PLAZA reports 3.11 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 0.75 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 2.13 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).

What is the CMS rating for BIRCHWOOD PLAZA?

BIRCHWOOD PLAZA holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 3 stars, health inspection rating is 4 stars, and quality measure rating is 3 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.

How does BIRCHWOOD PLAZA compare to other Illinois nursing homes?

The Illinois average is 3.68 total HPRD and 0.62 RN HPRD. BIRCHWOOD PLAZA's total HPRD of 3.11 is below the state average.

What is the staff turnover rate at BIRCHWOOD PLAZA?

BIRCHWOOD PLAZA reports 26% total nursing staff turnover annually (5% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is well below the national average — a positive indicator of care continuity.

CMS CCN 145532 · For profit - Corporation

BIRCHWOOD PLAZA

1426 WEST BIRCHWOOD, CHICAGO, IL 60626

Overall CMS Rating

4/5

Staffing Rating

3/5

View on Medicare.gov

Below-average staffing — research carefully

3.11 total HPRD vs. 3.89 national avg · 0.75 RN HPRD vs. 0.69 national avg

Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day

3.11

Total HPRD

Nat avg 3.89

0.75

RN HPRD

Nat avg 0.69

N/A

LPN HPRD

Nat avg 0.94

2.13

CNA HPRD

Nat avg 2.27

Staffing Comparison

Bar = this facility. Markers = state avg (blue) and national avg (purple).

RN Hours/Day0.75 hr/day

State 0.62National 0.69

LPN Hours/DayN/A

State 0.88National 0.94

CNA Hours/Day2.13 hr/day

State 2.18National 2.27

Total Nursing Hours/Day3.11 hr/day

State 3.68National 3.89

Weekend Staffing

Weekend RN hours often drop 10–20% — a key quality indicator.

Weekend RN HPRD

N/A

National avg 0.48

Weekend Drop vs. Weekday

N/A

Staff Turnover

Annual staff turnover — below 30% is excellent; above 70% indicates instability.

Total Nursing Turnover

26%

National avg 52%

RN Turnover

Total Turnover26%

Purple marker = national average (52%). Lower is better.

CMS Star Ratings

Overall Rating

Above average

4/5

Health Inspection

Above average

4/5

Staffing

Average

3/5

Quality Measures

Average

3/5

Facility Information

Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds: 200
State: Illinois
ZIP: 60626
Last Inspection: —
CMS CCN: 145532

Penalty & Inspection History

No CMS fines or substantiated complaints on record.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the staffing levels at BIRCHWOOD PLAZA?: BIRCHWOOD PLAZA reports 3.11 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 0.75 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 2.13 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).
What is the CMS rating for BIRCHWOOD PLAZA?: BIRCHWOOD PLAZA holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 3 stars, health inspection rating is 4 stars, and quality measure rating is 3 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.
How does BIRCHWOOD PLAZA compare to other Illinois nursing homes?: The Illinois average is 3.68 total HPRD and 0.62 RN HPRD. BIRCHWOOD PLAZA's total HPRD of 3.11 is below the state average.
What is the staff turnover rate at BIRCHWOOD PLAZA?: BIRCHWOOD PLAZA reports 26% total nursing staff turnover annually (5% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is well below the national average — a positive indicator of care continuity.

Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) via CMS Care Compare. Revalidated every 24 h. Not a substitute for professional medical advice.