Birchwood Care HomeCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 715 West 31st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408
- CCN
- 24E166
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 60
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 54
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Birchwood Care Home an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 19 May 2026. The latest survey cycle has 0 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Minnesota is 6. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Hennepin County median | Minnesota median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 54 homes in the county, 338 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Minnesota median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 19 May 2026 | 0 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 20 Mar 2025 | 7 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 24 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 2: 7 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0585 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 24 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | C | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0585 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0803 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 May 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | F0742 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Minnesota median | Minnesota average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 1.94 | 4.20 | 4.19 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.44 | 1.00 | 1.06 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.33 | 0.61 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.17 | 2.52 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 1.65 | 3.70 | 3.71 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 37.5%
- Nurse staff turnover, Minnesota median
- 40.0%
- RN turnover in a year
- 20.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.9% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.7% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.9% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.5% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 66.2% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Hennepin County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redeemer Health Care Center | Minneapolis | 5 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 5 Jun 2025 | |
| Southside Care CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Minneapolis | 1 of 5 | 27 | $0 | 6 Apr 2026 | |
| Lakehouse Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Minneapolis | 1 of 5 | 23 | $0 | 15 Aug 2025 | |
| The Estates at Chateau LLC | Minneapolis | 2 of 5 | 14 | $35,565 | 18 Sep 2025 | |
| Grand Avenue Rest Home | Minneapolis | 3 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 11 Sep 2025 | |
| Benedictine Health Center of Minneapolis | Minneapolis | 3 of 5 | 8 | $84,774 | 3 Apr 2026 | |
| Jones Harrison Residence | Minneapolis | 3 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 9 Jan 2026 | |
| Andrew Residence | Minneapolis | 2 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 11 Sep 2025 | |
| Villas at Bryn Mawr LLCSpecial Focus candidate | Minneapolis | 1 of 5 | 19 | $51,980 | 17 Jun 2026 | |
| Providence Place | Minneapolis | 1 of 5 | 18 | $116,400 | 14 May 2026 | |
| The Villas at the Park | Saint Louis Park | 2 of 5 | 8 | $144,586 | 20 Nov 2025 | |
| Fairview University Trans Serv | Minneapolis | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 14 Nov 2024 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Birchwood Care Home (CCN 24E166). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/birchwood-care-home-minneapolis-mn-24E166/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Birchwood Care Home last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 29 Jul 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 20 Mar 2025.
- Who operates Birchwood Care Home?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Birchwood Care Home a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Minnesota as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.