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Birchwood Care Home

Average3-Star CMS Rating

715 WEST 31ST STREET, Minneapolis, MN 55408

60 Beds
Medicare Since 1974

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715 WEST 31ST STREET
Minneapolis, MN 55408

About Birchwood Care Home

Nursing home overview and details

Birchwood Care Home is a for-profit nursing home in Minneapolis, MN, serving Hennepin County and the surrounding community. The facility has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 57.7 residents.

Birchwood Care Home has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1974, bringing 52 years of experience in long-term care. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.

The facility holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Minneapolis, MN, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating3/5 Stars
Certified Beds60
Avg. Residents/Day57.7
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCYes
CountyHennepin

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Birchwood Care Home has received a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. This composite rating helps families compare nursing homes when evaluating care options.

Health Inspection

Below Average

Quality Measures

Excellent

Staffing

Below Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Birchwood Care Home provides 1.75 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.42 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 39.1%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. Weekend staffing averages 1.51 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.42
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day1.75
Total Nurse Turnover Rate39.1%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)1.51

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Birchwood Care Home has received 1 fine totaling $3,145. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Fines1 ($3,145)
Total Penalties1

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Birchwood Care Home

What is the CMS rating for Birchwood Care Home?

Birchwood Care Home has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Birchwood Care Home have?

Birchwood Care Home has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 57.7 residents.

What type of facility is Birchwood Care Home?

Birchwood Care Home is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Hennepin County in Minneapolis, MN.

How many doctors practice at Birchwood Care Home?

Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for Birchwood Care Home.

Does Birchwood Care Home have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Birchwood Care Home has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·