BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in FOREST LAKE, MN. CMS overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars. Google rating: 2.7 out of 5 from 25 reviews. Accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER

forest lake, MNMedicare Certified

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Medicare Certified

Medicaid Certified

Ownership: Non profit - Corporation

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Location & Directions

Address

604 1ST STREET NE

FOREST LAKE, MN

Washington County

Service Area

This nursing home is located in Washington County and serves residents in the MN area.

Note on Service Area

Service availability may vary by location. Contact this facility directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Industry Benchmark Comparison

Comparison to industry benchmarks for nursing homes

Overall RatingFacility: 2.0 / Industry Avg: 3.0

⚠ Below average

Health Inspection RatingFacility: 1.0 / Industry Avg: 3.0

⚠ Below average

Staffing RatingFacility: 4.0 / Industry Avg: 3.0

✓ Above average

Chain Affiliation

LIFESPARK

Part of a multi-facility healthcare organization

RN Hours per Resident DayFacility: 0.77 / Industry Avg: 0.75

≈ At average (higher is better)

All Nursing Staff Hours per Resident DayFacility: 4.06 / Industry Avg: 2.5

✓ Above average (higher is better)

RN Turnover RateFacility: 52.4% / Industry Avg: 20%

⚠ Above average (lower is better)

All Nursing Staff Turnover RateFacility: 38.4% / Industry Avg: 35%

⚠ Above average (lower is better)

Google Reviews

2.7
25 reviews
Allen Anderson

Allen Anderson

I just came here about 3 months ago. So far my experience has been very good, except for a couple issues that I think are being taken care of. The staff are very nice but sometimes communications are hard due to not understanding English. Two things. Kudos to Brianna rn, Sam cna, Bill lpn and Yollanda cna, and Megan Administrator, all who have gone outside of the protocols to give me the help that I need. Megan is the only Administrator that actually get's out and singles with the residents. I do like all the staff and have greatest respect for. Kudos to all. I would rate this place from 0 to 10 being the best a (9) nine. Al Anderson #152.

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Arden Wells

Arden Wells

My uncle was put here after surgery till he could be able to do stuff on his own. After surgery he was able to walk around by himself but as soon as he was put here they made him lay in bed for the 3 weeks and not do physical therapy when he left could barely walk. They also didn’t bath him for those 3 weeks. Don’t bring your family here.

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Heather

Heather

I am extremely disappointed with the condition of the kitchen at this senior home. The level of cleanliness is unacceptable and poses serious health risks to the residents. The kitchen is consistently dirty, and the staff do not appear to follow even the most basic standards of hygiene. Employees are careless, often neglecting to wash their hands properly and failing to clean dishes and cooking areas as they should. It is very concerning to see such disregard for the wellbeing of residents, especially in a facility where proper nutrition and sanitation are critical. The lack of care and professionalism in the kitchen staff shows a troubling indifference toward the residents’ health and quality of life. This situation deserves immediate attention and correction. The residents deserve far better than the unsafe and unsanitary environment currently being provided.

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ChristianMetal

ChristianMetal

As a nurse of 7+ years including a year of pool nursing and 2 yr travel nursing all of MN I'm suprised at people in the reviews, this facility is pretty awesome and the CNAs genuinely care about the residents. You can tell they became healthcare workers for the right reasons. It's pretty organized, this is a good facility, trust me. The only issue i had was not being able to find more stock meds, but I think I forgot where they showed me. Very clean, nice facility.

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Plainsman 576

Plainsman 576

10/13/24 2pm: It was nice. The staff are friendly and busy. Nice landscaping and clean inside. 3 at this point until I determine what kind of therapy care my mother receives. Would have liked a copy of the monthly activities board. Sounded like no one asked before. Thought it would be by the photo copies of the daily menu options. Located in a quiet neighborhood. Outside swing adapted for wheelchairs.

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Contact Tips

Best Time to Call

Contact during business hours for non-urgent inquiries

What to Ask

  • • Admission process and requirements
  • • Insurance coverage and costs
  • • Available amenities and activities
  • • Staff qualifications and experience
  • • Visiting hours and family involvement

Medicare Certified

This nursing home is Medicare certified. Most skilled nursing services are covered by Medicare Part A.

In an Emergency

For medical emergencies, call 911 first. Then contact the provider for coordination of care.