Skilled Nursing in FOREST LAKE, MN
Capacity
100 residents
Established
1974
CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Birchwood Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility (SNF) providing 24-hour medical care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term nursing support in Forest Lake, MN. The facility holds a 2/5-star CMS rating. It operates 100 certified beds. In operation since 1974.
When contacting this provider, ask about staffing ratios and the mix of short-term rehab vs. long-term care residents, and whether the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and your specific insurance plan.
Review the facility's most recent state inspection report on Medicare's Care Compare tool before visiting.
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) provide the highest level of residential care outside of a hospital. They are staffed around the clock by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants, and physicians typically visit on a regular schedule. SNFs serve two distinct populations: short-stay residents recovering from surgery, stroke, or a serious illness (often covered by Medicare Part A for up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay), and long-stay residents who require ongoing medical supervision or personal care they cannot receive elsewhere. CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified SNF on a 1–5 star scale based on health inspection results, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures — this rating is the single most useful benchmark for comparing facilities. CMS data is publicly available at Medicare.gov/care-compare.
Source: CMS Care Compare · 5-star scale
38.4% annual nursing staff turnover
Moderate turnover — within national average range.
Services available at Birchwood Health Care Center. Confirm specific offerings directly when you visit or call.
This is the state median for skilled nursing in Minnesota. Actual costs at Birchwood Health Care Center may vary based on level of care, room type, and services included.
Typical for Skilled Nursing providers. Contact Birchwood Health Care Center directly to confirm.
Birchwood Health Care Center is located at 604 1ST STREET NE, FOREST LAKE, MN 55025.
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