Birchwood Health Care Center
Birchwood Health Care Center is a non profit - corporation nursing facility in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Its CMS overall rating is ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5).
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | 604 1st Street Ne |
| City | Forest Lake, MN 55025 |
| County | Washington |
| Phone | 6514645600 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents/day | 84.3 |
| First approved (Medicare/Medicaid) | 1974-12-01 |
CMS star ratings
| Rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5) |
| Health inspection rating | ★☆☆☆☆ (1 of 5) |
| Quality measure (QM) rating | ★★★★★ (5 of 5) |
| Staffing rating | ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) |
CMS rates health inspections, staffing and quality measures separately and combines them into the overall rating. Read the components together: a facility with strong inspections but weak staffing is a different risk than one with the reverse.
Staffing and turnover
| Nurse aide hours | 2.08 h/resident/day |
| LPN hours | 0.99 h/resident/day |
| RN hours | 0.78 h/resident/day |
| Total nurse hours | 3.86 h/resident/day |
| Weekend nurse hours | 3.56 h/resident/day |
| Total nursing turnover | 37.7% |
| RN turnover | 50.0% |
Higher nurse hours per resident per day generally mean more hands-on care; low turnover suggests a more stable workforce. Weekend hours and RN hours matter most for clinical coverage.
Part of the LIFESPARK chain (4 facilities, chain average overall rating 1.3 stars).
Location and contact
Birchwood Health Care Center is at 604 1st Street Ne, Forest Lake, MN 55025 in Washington. Call 6514645600 for admissions and visits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CMS rating of Birchwood Health Care Center?
Birchwood Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5), with a health inspection rating of ★☆☆☆☆ (1 of 5) and a staffing rating of ★★★★☆ (4 of 5).
How many beds does Birchwood Health Care Center have?
It is certified for 100 beds and averages 84.3 residents per day.
Who owns Birchwood Health Care Center?
It is a non profit - corporation facility, part of the LIFESPARK chain.