C70

BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER

Grade C 70/100 composite score

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

100

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$132,781

Last Survey

N/A

604 1ST STREET NE, FOREST LAKE, MN 55025
6514645600

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.85h
LPN
1.14h
CNA
2.18h
Total
4.17h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

SENIOR CARE COMMUNITIES

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Mar 2007

SENIOR CARE FOREST LAKE, LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Mar 2007

HESSE, SANDRA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Mar 2007

MARSHALL, SUSAN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Mar 2007

MARTIN, RICHARD

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Mar 2007

MARSHALL, JOHN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Feb 2021

MONTEZ, JIM

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Feb 2021

TOULOUSE, MOLLY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Apr 2017

JOHNSON, AMANDA

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Mar 2018

TOULOUSE, MOLLY

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Apr 2017

Penalties & Fines (3)

$132,781total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Feb 9, 2024Fine$29,234
Jan 4, 2024Fine$9,103
Jun 7, 2023Fine$94,444

Health Inspection Deficiencies (35)

November 13, 2025Health2 deficiencies1 severe
0689JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 9, 2025
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 9, 2026
April 10, 2025Health5 deficiencies
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 27, 2025
0757DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected May 27, 2025
0803DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected May 27, 2025
0881DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected May 27, 2025
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 27, 2025
February 9, 2024Health14 deficiencies1 severe
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 11, 2024
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 11, 2024
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 11, 2024
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 11, 2024
0686GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 11, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 11, 2024
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 11, 2024
0725FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 11, 2024
0727FMinimal harm, Widespread

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 11, 2024
0730FMinimal harm, Widespread

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 11, 2024
0732CNo harm, Widespread

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 11, 2024
0867FMinimal harm, Widespread

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 11, 2024
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 11, 2024
0883EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 11, 2024
January 10, 2024Health6 deficiencies1 severe
0655DMinimal harm, Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 3, 2024
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 3, 2024
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 3, 2024
0689GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 3, 2024
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 3, 2024
0726DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 3, 2024
January 4, 2024Health1 deficiency
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 3, 2024
December 6, 2023Health1 deficiency
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 27, 2023
September 1, 2023Health1 deficiency
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 27, 2023
June 7, 2023Health3 deficiencies1 severe
0600JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 28, 2023
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 28, 2023
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 28, 2023
March 22, 2023Health1 deficiency
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 21, 2023
August 4, 2022Health1 deficiency
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER?

BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER in FOREST LAKE, Minnesota has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 70 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER?

BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER have?

BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER has 35 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER been fined?

Yes. BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER has $132,781 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 3 penalties.

How many beds does BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER have?

BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER has 100 certified beds with approximately 80 current residents (80% occupancy). The facility is located at 604 1ST STREET NE, FOREST LAKE, Minnesota 55025. It is a non profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.