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Birchwood Health Care Center

Below Average2-Star CMS Rating

604 1ST STREET NE, Forest Lake, MN 55025

100 Beds
Medicare Since 1974

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604 1ST STREET NE
Forest Lake, MN 55025

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

Overall Rating2/5 Stars
Certified Beds100
Avg. Residents/Day86.5
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyWashington
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

2of 5

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.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.77
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.06
Total Nurse Turnover Rate38.4%
RN Turnover Rate52.4%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.79

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.

Fines4 ($148,721)
Total Penalties4

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 ·