FOREST LAKE, MN 55025
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 245200 · 100 beds
BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER is a Medicare-certified nursing home in FOREST LAKE, MN (CMS Certification Number 245200). CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 5/5). Federal inspection records list 39 health deficiencies, including 2 immediate jeopardy citations. The most recent survey date on record is June 12, 2026. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $49K across 3 fines. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: LIFESPARK. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Health inspection | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 39 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | June 12, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 4 |
| Harm citations | 2 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 2 |
| Total federal fines | $49K |
| Fine count | 3 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.78 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.86 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Chain / affiliated entity: LIFESPARK
Ownership type: Organization
This owner operates 15 facilities in the current extract.