Birchwood Health Care Center
604 1ST STREET NE, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Data source: CMS Provider Data (Provider Information, Survey Summary).
Last updated: 2026-01-15T19:25:30.654Z
Information is provided for general reference and is not medical or legal advice.
At a glance
Key CMS signals that families often review before choosing a nursing home.
Ratings
Overall
★★☆☆☆2
Health inspections
★★☆☆☆2
Staffing
★★★☆☆3
Quality measures
★★★★☆4
What to notice
Latest health survey
2025-04-10
Total health deficiencies (latest survey)
5
Infection control deficiencies (latest survey)
1
Total nursing hours (per resident day)
3.29379
Certified beds
100
Avg residents per day
75.6
Total fines (USD)
$132781.00
Ownership change (12 mo): N
Non profit - Corporation
Contact and details
Guides for families
CMS ratings
| Overall | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | 2 / 5 |
| Staffing | 3 / 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 / 5 |
| Long-stay quality measures | 5 / 5 |
| Short-stay quality measures | 3 / 5 |
Staffing (hours per resident day)
| Total nursing | 3.29379 |
|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) | 0.77083 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.82619 |
| Nurse aide | 1.69678 |
Penalties and fines
| Total penalties | 3 |
|---|---|
| Number of fines | 3 |
| Total fine amount (USD) | 132781.00 |
Inspection history
| Processing date | 2025-12-01 |
|---|---|
| Inspection cycle | 1 |
| Health survey date | 2025-04-10 |
| Fire safety survey date | 2025-04-10 |
| Total health deficiencies | 5 |
| Total fire safety deficiencies | 6 |
| Infection control deficiencies | 1 |
Most common deficiency categories (latest survey)