Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home · Sarasota, FL

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number105389

Contact & location

3250 12Th ST
Sarasota, FL 34237
Sarasota County
Phone
(941) 365-4185
ZIP code
34237 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
87
Residents per day
74.8 (86% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Birchwood Operations LLC
Medicare certified since
August 1, 1981
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 4.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.44 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.55 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.77 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.11 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.11 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
43.8 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
42.9 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 7, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
17 health · 19 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-04 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-02-12 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-12
2025-08-07 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-07
2025-08-07 Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-07
2025-08-07 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-07
2025-08-07 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-07
2025-05-06 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-27
2025-03-06 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-06
2023-08-17 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-09-17
2023-08-17 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-17
2023-08-17 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-12
2023-08-17 Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-17
2023-08-17 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-17
2023-08-17 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-12
2023-08-17 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-12
2023-08-17 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-17
2021-10-21 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-11-13

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Birchwood Rehab Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
BP Birchwood Trust (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50%
LF Birchwood Trust (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50%
Aston Healthcare LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Davis, Elijah (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Martinez Irizarry, Axel (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wildes, Donna (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wildes, Donna (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Davis, Elijah (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Johnson, Brenda (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Martinez Irizarry, Axel (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wildes, Donna (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Williams, Tammara (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center?

Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Florida.

How many beds does Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center have?

It has 87 certified beds and cares for about 75 residents per day.

Has Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center?

(941) 365-4185. The facility is located at 3250 12Th ST, Sarasota, FL 34237.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.