Birch Hill Care Center

Birch Hill Care Center was recognized and ceritified in 1988 by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as one of model nursing home providers promoting health and improving quality of life. Birch Hill Care Center which is located in 1475 Birch Hill Lane Shawano, is scientifically measured and assessed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is shown to provide good nursing home services or products under the Medicare program. Birch Hill Care Center is being offered ceritified services and products in Wisconsin.
Address:   1475 Birch Hill Lane
       Shawano, WI 54166

Phone:   (715) 526-3161

County: Shawano
Federal Provider Number: 525412
Participates in: Medicare And Medicaid
Certified Date: Wednesday, June 1, 1988 (36 years certified)
Certified Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Legal Business Name: Birch Hill Care Center Llc
Ownership Type: For Profit - Corporation
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months: No



TypeNameRole Description
OrganizationRice Management IncOperational/managerial Control
OrganizationRhcf Inc5% Or More Ownership Interest
PersonRubhen Rice5% Or More Ownership Interest
PersonMilada RiceDirector/officer
PersonMilada Rice5% Or More Ownership Interest
PersonLarry RiceW-2 Managing Employee
PersonLarry RiceDirector/officer
PersonLarry Rice5% Or More Ownership Interest
PersonRobert ParkinsOperational/managerial Control

Provider Resides in Hospital: No
Number of Federally Certified Beds: 55
Number of Residents in Federally Certified Beds: 44 (80% occupied)
Continuing Care Retirement Community: No
Special Focus Facility: No
With a Resident and Family Council: Resident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas: Yes


Survey Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0029 (Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishi)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, June 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0050 (Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, June 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0064 (Portable fire extinguishers.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, June 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0018 (Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, June 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0156 (Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, June 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0371 (Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, June 28, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0329 (Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2))
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, May 10, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0315 (Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, un)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, May 10, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0441 (Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, May 10, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0012 (Approved construction type or materials.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, May 10, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0147 (Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, May 10, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0143 (Proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, May 10, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0056 (An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, May 10, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0033 (Protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, May 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0143 (Proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, May 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0387 (Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, May 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0176 (Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, May 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0425 (Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervi)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, May 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0056 (An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, May 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0332 (Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, May 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0282 (Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, May 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0312 (Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, May 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0025 (Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, May 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0062 (Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, May 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0323 (Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to pr)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, May 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0029 (Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishi)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, May 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0164 (Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, May 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0514 (Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional stand)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, May 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0431 (Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, May 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0050 (Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, May 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0314 (Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, May 5, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0387 (Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, December 9, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Number of Facility Reported Incidents: 0
Number of Substantiated Complaints: 1
Number of Fines: 0
Number of Payment Denials: 0
Total Number of Penalties: 0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars: USD 0
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Staffing Rating (1 out of 5 stars)
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Overall Rating (4 out of 5 stars)
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Patients experiences Provider State Nation
Percent of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers
N/A
4%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One or More Falls with Major Injury
N/A
3%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
9%
8%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with ADLs has Increased
N/A
15%
16%
Percent of Long Stay Residents with a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder
N/A
4%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection
N/A
5%
6%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
21%
19%
Percent of Short Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers That Are New or Worsened
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
98%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
96%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms
N/A
6%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight
N/A
7%
7%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
15%
20%
Percent of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowel or Bladder
N/A
44%
44%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
91%
83%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
1%
2%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
90%
84%

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