Nursing homes in Forest Lake, MN
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Forest Lake, part of the Washington area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Forest Lake, Minnesota, and the surrounding Washington County area have access to one nursing home facility serving the 55025 ZIP code. According to the most recent data from CMS Care Compare, the city’s single facility, Birchwood Health Care Center, currently maintains an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. No facilities in this community currently hold the top 5-star designation under the federal quality assessment system.
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avg 2★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Forest Lake
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER at 2★.
- 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Forest Lake
| BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER LIFESPARK · Medium · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
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