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Birchwood Health Care Center, Forest Lake, MN: 1 star rating, fined $139,646 across 4 fines and had 1 payment denial

Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake, MN is run by Senior Care Forest Lake, LLC, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $139,646 across 4 fines and had 1 payment denial in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 38 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on June 12, 2026, and 4 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
604 1st Street NE, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
4 of 5
Quality measure rating
4 of 5
Certified beds
100
Residents per day
79 on average
Ownership type
Nonprofit, corporation
Legal business name
Senior Care Forest Lake, LLC
Chain
Lifespark, 4 facilities
Fines
$139,646 across 4 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
1
Health citations
38, of which 4 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
June 12, 2026
CMS Certification Number
245200
On Care Compare
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Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
May 6, 2026Fine$90,790Not listeddata.cms.gov
May 6, 2026Payment denialNot listedJuly 16, 202614data.cms.gov
November 13, 2025Fine$10,519Not listeddata.cms.gov
February 9, 2024Fine$29,234Not listeddata.cms.gov
January 4, 2024Fine$9,103Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
June 12, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.J: isolated, immediate jeopardyCorrectedJune 11, 2026data.cms.gov
June 12, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 28, 2026data.cms.gov
June 12, 2026F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 28, 2026data.cms.gov
June 12, 2026F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 28, 2026data.cms.gov
June 12, 2026F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 28, 2026data.cms.gov
June 12, 2026F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedJuly 28, 2026data.cms.gov
June 12, 2026F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 28, 2026data.cms.gov
May 6, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 11, 2026data.cms.gov
December 19, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2026data.cms.gov
November 13, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J: isolated, immediate jeopardyPast noncomplianceNovember 9, 2025data.cms.gov
November 13, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 9, 2026data.cms.gov
April 10, 2025F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 27, 2025data.cms.gov
April 10, 2025F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 27, 2025data.cms.gov
April 10, 2025F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 27, 2025data.cms.gov
April 10, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 27, 2025data.cms.gov
April 10, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 27, 2025data.cms.gov
February 9, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedMarch 11, 2024data.cms.gov
February 9, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 11, 2024data.cms.gov
February 9, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 11, 2024data.cms.gov
February 9, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 11, 2024data.cms.gov
February 9, 2024F732Post nurse staffing information every day.C: widespread, minimal harm potentialCorrectedMarch 11, 2024data.cms.gov
February 9, 2024F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 11, 2024data.cms.gov
February 9, 2024F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 11, 2024data.cms.gov
February 9, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 11, 2024data.cms.gov
February 9, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 11, 2024data.cms.gov
February 9, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 11, 2024data.cms.gov
February 9, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 11, 2024data.cms.gov
February 9, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 11, 2024data.cms.gov
February 9, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 11, 2024data.cms.gov
February 9, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 11, 2024data.cms.gov
January 10, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedFebruary 3, 2024data.cms.gov
January 10, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 3, 2024data.cms.gov
January 10, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 3, 2024data.cms.gov
January 10, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 3, 2024data.cms.gov
January 10, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 3, 2024data.cms.gov
January 10, 2024F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 3, 2024data.cms.gov
January 4, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 3, 2024data.cms.gov
December 6, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 27, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 10 individual or personal trusts (3 managers, 3 officers, directors or trustees, 4 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Lifespark Management ServicesOperational or managerial controlNot listedJune 30, 2020data.cms.gov
Aegis Therapies, Inc.Additional disclosable partyNot listedJanuary 1, 2009data.cms.gov
Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedDecember 1, 2023data.cms.gov
Lifespark Management ServicesAdditional disclosable partyNot listedJuly 9, 2025data.cms.gov
Lifesprk Holdings, Inc.Additional disclosable partyNot listedJune 30, 2020data.cms.gov
Senior Care CommunitiesAdditional disclosable partyNot listedApril 30, 1999data.cms.gov
Shiftster LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedDecember 1, 2023data.cms.gov
TWSL. LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedJune 30, 2020data.cms.gov

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