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Birchwood Health Care Center
Nursing home Forest Lake, MN
604 1st Street NE, Forest Lake, MN 55025 · (651) 464-5600
Overall rating 2
Health inspections 1
Staffing 4
Quality of resident care 5
Certified beds100
Residents on an average day84
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation · Lifespark
Medicare-certified sinceDec 1, 1974
Ratings compared with Minnesota and the U.S. average
| Measure | This provider | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Health inspections | 1 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | 4 | 4.1 | 2.9 |
| Quality of resident care | 5 | 3.1 | 3.6 |
Nurse staffing compared with Minnesota and the U.S.
| Measure | This provider | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.86 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.78 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover (lower is better) | 37.7% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover (lower is better) | 50% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
Fines and payment denials (last 3 years)
- Fines: 4, total $139,646
- Payment denials: 1
Other options nearby
- Meadows on Fairview
2.5 mi away4★ - Cerenity Care Center White Bear Lake
14.2 mi away4★ - Waverly Gardens
11.7 mi away3★ - Parmly on the Lake LLC
6.9 mi away2★ - Christian Community Home of Osceola, Inc
13.8 mi away2★
Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing homes - Provider Information (released Sep 30, 2026).