The Birches at Newtown
70 DURHAM ROAD, NEWTOWN, PA 18940
(215) 497-7400
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7 violations cited
AI-Generated Summary
State inspectors found seven violations at The Birches at Newtown during an October 22, 2025 inspection, resulting in a first provisional license. The most serious findings included a resident self-administering a potentially lethal overdose of medications not properly secured by the facility, despite the resident being assessed as incapable of self-administering medications and having prior overdose attempts. Inspectors also cited deficiencies in resident contract signatures, staff qualification documentation, incomplete fire safety orientation for new staff, inadequate initial direct care training before unsupervised work, and an incomplete staff contact list missing agency and substitute personnel. A follow-up inspection in March 2026 found several corrective actions not yet implemented.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Birches at Newtown
- How many violations does The Birches at Newtown have?
- The Birches at Newtown has 7 violations documented in The Care Audit database. Review the full citation details above.
- When was The Birches at Newtown last inspected?
- The most recent inspection date on file is October 22, 2025. Facilities in Pennsylvania are typically re-inspected annually.
- Is there an official inspection report for The Birches at Newtown?
- Yes. A link to the official state inspection report is available on this page. The report is hosted on the Pennsylvania government website.
- Is The Birches at Newtown a licensed facility in Pennsylvania?
- The Birches at Newtown is listed in The Care Audit as a state-licensed assisted living facility in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Licensing status is sourced from official Pennsylvania health department records and is updated periodically.