BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER
Nursing home in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, Minnesota · Washington
Medium · Not for Profit · Urban
About BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER
BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER is a medium nursing home located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, operated by LIFESPARK. Its CMS Five-Star overall rating is 2 out of 5 — below average for MN. Health inspections rate 1/5, staffing 4/5, and quality measures 5/5.
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What does BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER cost?
BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER does not publish a public rate sheet. The figures below are state and national median monthly costs for nursing home care, based on the Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Use them as a planning benchmark — request a written quote from BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER for your specific room type, level of care, and Medicaid status.
| Room type | Minnesota median | National median | Annual (Minnesota) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-private room | $11,042/mo | $8,669/mo | $132,504 |
| Private room | $12,851/mo | $9,733/mo | $154,212 |
Estimates only. Actual prices vary by room, care level, and payor source. See our guide to paying for a nursing home and VA Aid & Attendance benefits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER located?
BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER is located in Forest Lake, Minnesota (Washington).
What is the rating for BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER?
BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with health inspections 1/5, staffing 4/5, and quality measures 5/5.
Who operates BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER?
BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER is operated by LIFESPARK.
Is BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER Medicare or Medicaid certified?
BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER appears in the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare dataset, which only lists Medicare- and/or Medicaid-certified nursing homes. Confirm current certification on Medicare.gov Care Compare.
How do I contact BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER?
You can look up contact details for BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER on Medicare.gov Care Compare. We do not publish phone numbers directly.
Five-Star Quality Ratings are published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) using data from health inspections, payroll-based staffing reports, and clinical quality measures. Ratings reflect the most recent CMS extract we have imported — always confirm current ratings on Medicare.gov Care Compare before making care decisions.
Last updated: July 19, 2026 · Data refreshed from CMS Care Compare.