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.
BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER is one of 1 nursing homes in Forest Lake, Minnesota. The suburb average is 2★, and BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER rates 2★ overall. It currently scores at or above every other home in Forest Lake on overall rating.
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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 about BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER
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: September 4, 2026 · Data refreshed from CMS Care Compare.