About Birchwood Health Care Center
Nursing home overview and details
Birchwood Health Care Center is an nursing home in Forest Lake, MN, serving Washington County and the surrounding community. The facility has 100 certified beds with an average daily census of 86.5 residents.
Birchwood Health Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1974, bringing 52 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with LIFESPARK, which provides administrative support and oversight.
CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Forest Lake, MN, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Birchwood Health Care Center has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Excellent
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Birchwood Health Care Center provides 4.06 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.77 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 38.4%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 52.4%. Weekend staffing averages 3.79 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Birchwood Health Care Center has received 4 fines totaling $148,721. 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.
Doctors at Birchwood Health Care Center
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Birchwood Health Care Center
What is the CMS rating for Birchwood Health Care Center?
Birchwood Health Care Center has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Birchwood Health Care Center have?
Birchwood Health Care Center has 100 certified beds with an average daily census of 86.5 residents.
What type of facility is Birchwood Health Care Center?
Birchwood Health Care Center is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Washington County in Forest Lake, MN.
How many doctors practice at Birchwood Health Care Center?
2 physicians are affiliated with Birchwood Health Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Birchwood Health Care Center have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Birchwood Health Care Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·