Birchwood Health Care Center
604 1st Street NE, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Lifespark · Non profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 2
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 1
- of 5
- Staffing
- 4
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 5
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 100
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Nov 13, 2025$15,940
- Feb 9, 2024$29,234
- Jan 4, 2024$9,103
- Jun 7, 2023$94,444
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Marshall, Susan | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Martin, Richard | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Toulouse, Molly | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Lifespark Management Services | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Chebli, Yasser | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| King, Ryan | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Miller, Megan | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Lifespark Management Services | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Lifesprk Holdings, Inc. | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Senior Care Communities | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Shiftster LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Twsl. LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Chebli, Yasser | ADP OF THE SNF |
| King, Ryan | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Kramer, Trisha | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Miller, Megan | ADP OF THE SNF |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Washington County.
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| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Angels Care Center CCN 245012 | Elk River, MN | 2 | 2 | 4 | Not shown | $98,353 |
| Crest View Lutheran Home CCN 245018 | Columbia Heights, MN | 1 | 1 | — | Shown | $0 |
| Interfaith Care Center CCN 245024 | Carlton, MN | 4 | 4 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
| Highland Chateau Health And Rehabilitation Center CCN 245028 | Saint Paul, MN | — | — | — | Not shown | $84,481 |
| Neilson Place CCN 245039 | Bemidji, MN | 1 | 1 | 4 | Shown | $55,255 |
| Lakehouse Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center CCN 245055 | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | 1 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Birchwood Health Care Center's CMS rating?
Birchwood Health Care Center has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Birchwood Health Care Center located?
Birchwood Health Care Center is located at 604 1st Street NE, Forest Lake, MN, 55025 in Washington County, and CMS lists 100 certified beds.
Does Birchwood Health Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $148,721 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Birchwood Health Care Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does Birchwood Health Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Birchwood Health Care Center's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.38 across 8 facilities in Washington County, and 3.17 across Minnesota. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Birchwood Health Care Center's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Birchwood Health Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 245200
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 100
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 35 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | 0880 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 0689 | J | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance | Nov 9, 2025 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 0842 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 0558 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 27, 2025 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 0757 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 27, 2025 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 0803 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 27, 2025 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 0881 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 27, 2025 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 0677 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 27, 2025 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0550 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0677 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0684 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0686 | G | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0689 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0692 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0695 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0725 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0727 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0730 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0732 | C | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0867 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0883 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 0655 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 3, 2024 |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 0656 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 3, 2024 |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 0657 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 3, 2024 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
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