DBelow average · score 40/100 · #224 of 338 in Minnesota
Birchwood Health Care Center
604 1St Street Ne, Forest Lake, MN 55025 · 100 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in Minnesota
11 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 131)bottom quarter
$48,698 in fines in 3 years
Why Birchwood Health Care Center is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Minnesota nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 100 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Birchwood Health Care Center at a Glance
D
40/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.86 h.
34<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 131.
10<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
94<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $48,698 fines, 0 denials.
25<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Minnesota, medium facilities · CMS record 245200 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address604 1St Street Ne, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Phone6514645600
CountyWashington
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds100
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.