Birchwood Care Home
Minneapolis, MN · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 24E166) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (612) 823-7286 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Birchwood Care Home holds a 5 out of 5 overall CMS star rating, above Minnesota's state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Birchwood Care Home reports total nurse staffing of about 1.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.5%.
Birchwood Care Home has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and zero payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Birchwood Care Home is a Medicaid-certified nursing home in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, first approved for participation on March 31, 1974. It is licensed for 60 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 54.2 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation. No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
According to CMS Care Compare, Birchwood Care Home holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 out of 5, and staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 1.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists zero fines for this facility (no federal fines on record), with total fines of $0.00 and zero payment denials recorded. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is indicated in the provided data for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per available records.
Families evaluating this facility should independently verify current ratings, staffing figures, and inspection history directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically and reflects a specific reporting period.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Birchwood Care Home has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The data lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid-certified; contact the facility at (612) 823-7286 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm Medicare participation.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 1.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5, and turnover of 37.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Birchwood Care Home has 60 certified beds and an average daily census of 54.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 31, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) categories; Birchwood scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at (612) 823-7286 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (612) 823-7286 for arrangements.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/24E166?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.