Silver Birch of Mishawaka
3630 HICKORY ROAD, Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 252-7225
2 violations cited
AI-Generated Summary
State inspectors found two violations during a January 2025 survey of Silver Birch of Mishawaka. First, the facility had not completed its required yearly inspection of the heating and ventilation system — the last inspection on record was from December 2023, leaving all 90 residents potentially affected. Second, inspectors observed unsanitary food handling: 12 loaves of bread in the kitchen had no date labels, and multiple staff members were observed placing their thumbs on the eating surfaces of residents' meal plates while serving. The facility completed the overdue HVAC inspection on January 30, 2025, and planned staff retraining on food safety, with both issues targeted for correction by early February 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silver Birch of Mishawaka
- How many violations does Silver Birch of Mishawaka have?
- Silver Birch of Mishawaka has 2 violations documented in The Care Audit database. Review the full citation details above.
- When was Silver Birch of Mishawaka last inspected?
- The most recent inspection date on file is January 16, 2025. Facilities in Indiana are typically re-inspected annually.
- Is there an official inspection report for Silver Birch of Mishawaka?
- Yes. A link to the official state inspection report is available on this page. The report is hosted on the Indiana government website.
- Is Silver Birch of Mishawaka a licensed facility in Indiana?
- Silver Birch of Mishawaka is listed in The Care Audit as a state-licensed assisted living facility in Mishawaka, Indiana. Licensing status is sourced from official Indiana health department records and is updated periodically.