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BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER
604 Ne 1st St, Forest Lake, MN 55025
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State License Information
License
License Number420842
TypeNONPROFIT CORPORATION
EffectiveMay 1, 2025
ExpiresApr 30, 2026
Administration
AdministratorMICHAEL KAREL
CountyWASHINGTON
Source: State licensing records
CMS Quality Ratings
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Alert: Below average rating.
Overall Rating
2/ 5
| Health Inspection | 2/5 |
| Quality Measures | 4/5 |
| Staffing | 3/5 |
100
Certified Beds
3.3
Nurse Hrs/Day
41%
Staff Turnover
$132,781
Total Fines
Inspection Deficiencies
Health: 33Fire Safety: 10
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
ModerateApr 10, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
ModerateApr 10, 2025
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
ModerateApr 10, 2025
Facility Ownership
Part of LIFESPARK (4 facilities)
SENIOR CARE COMMUNITIES, SENIOR CARE FOREST LAKE, LLC, HESSE, SANDRA
Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated Dec 1, 2025
Ownership & Management
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Operated by
SENIOR CARE FOREST LAKE, LLC
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