Birchwood Care Home

Nursing Home · Minneapolis, MN

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number24E166

Contact & location

715 West 31St Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Hennepin County
Phone
(612) 823-7286
ZIP code
55408 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
60
Residents per day
54.2 (90% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Medicare certified since
March 31, 1974
Participates in
Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 4.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
1.94 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.44 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.33 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.17 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
1.65 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
37.5 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
20.0 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 19, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
0.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
31 health · 37 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-07-29 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-15
2025-03-20 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-02
2025-03-20 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-02
2025-03-20 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-02
2025-03-20 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-02
2025-03-20 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-02
2025-03-20 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-02
2024-07-03 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-07-01
2024-06-18 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-10
2024-05-03 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F0865 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-05-03 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-05-03 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-05-03 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-05-03 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-05-03 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-05-03 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-05-03 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-05-03 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-05-03 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-05-03 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-05-03 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-05-03 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-05-03 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-05-03 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-05-03 Ensure 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-05-03 Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-03-22 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-19
2024-03-22 Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-17
2024-03-22 Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
F0568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-17
2024-03-15 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-20
2024-03-15 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
F0742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-20

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ownership Data Not Available

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Birchwood Care Home?

Birchwood Care Home has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.

How many beds does Birchwood Care Home have?

It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 54 residents per day.

Has Birchwood Care Home been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Birchwood Care Home?

(612) 823-7286. The facility is located at 715 West 31St Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.