BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 2-star (below average) rated 100-bed nursing home in FOREST LAKE, Minnesota. It has 8 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

birchwood health care center

604 1ST STREET NE · FOREST LAKE, MN 55025
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
1 / 5
Staffing
4 / 5
Quality Measures
5 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.80
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.91
RN Turnover
40.0%
Total Staff Turnover
34.3%
Facility Info
Beds
100
Avg. Residents/Day
80
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
8
Complaint Deficiencies
4
Total Fines
$132,781
Number of Penalties
3

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
February 2024 Fine $29,234
January 2024 Fine $9,103
June 2023 Fine $94,444

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER?
BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER been fined or penalized?
Yes, BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER has 3 penalty record(s) on file totaling $132,781.
How many deficiencies does BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER have?
BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER has 8 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER compare to other nursing homes in FOREST LAKE?
Visit our FOREST LAKE, Minnesota nursing homes page to see how BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER ranks against other facilities in the area.