Birchwood Health Care Center
Forest Lake, Washington County, Minnesota · CCN 245200 · Non-profit (Corporation) · part of Lifespark (4 facilities, chain average 1.3 stars)
CMS rates Birchwood Health Care Center 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 100 certified beds, 84 residents a day on average. 39 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 2 at immediate jeopardy; 3 fines totalling $48,698.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 4 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.8574 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.78406 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.56192 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.7% (registered nurses 50%) |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction 2026-06-11 |
| 2026-06-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction 2026-07-28 |
| 2026-06-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction 2026-07-28 |
| 2026-06-12 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0628 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction 2026-07-28 |
| 2026-06-12 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction 2026-07-28 |
| 2026-06-12 | Ensure 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction 2026-07-28 |
| 2026-06-12 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction 2026-07-28 |
| 2026-05-06 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-11 |
| 2025-12-19 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-11-13 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2025-11-09 |
| 2025-11-13 complaint survey |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-04-10 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-04-10 complaint survey |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-04-10 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-04-10 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-04-10 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-27 |
| 2024-02-09 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-11 |
| 2024-02-09 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0725 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-11 |
| 2024-02-09 | Have 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0727 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-11 |
| 2024-02-09 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0730 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-11 |
| 2024-02-09 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0867 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-11 |
| 2024-02-09 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-11 |
| 2024-02-09 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-11 |
| 2024-02-09 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-11 |
| 2024-02-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-11 |
| 2024-02-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-11 |
| 2024-02-09 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-11 |
| 2024-02-09 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-11 |
| 2024-02-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-11 |
| 2024-02-09 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-11 |
| 2024-01-10 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-03 |
| 2024-01-10 complaint survey |
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0655 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-03 |
| 2024-01-10 complaint survey |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-03 |
| 2024-01-10 complaint survey |
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-03 |
| 2024-01-10 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-03 |
| 2024-01-10 complaint survey |
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-03 |
| 2024-01-04 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-03 |
| 2023-12-06 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-09-01 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-27 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-13 | Fine | $10,361 |
| 2024-02-09 | Fine | $29,234 |
| 2024-01-04 | Fine | $9,103 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2009-01-01 |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2023-12-01 |
| Lifespark Management Services Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-09 |
| Lifesprk Holdings, Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2020-06-30 |
| Senior Care Communities Organization | adp of the snf | — | 1999-04-30 |
| Shiftster LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2023-12-01 |
| Twsl. LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2020-06-30 |
| Lifespark Management Services Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-06-30 |
| Chebli, Yasser Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-05-01 |
| King, Ryan Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-01 |
| Kramer, Trisha Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-05-20 |
| Miller, Megan Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-01 |
| Marshall, Susan Individual | corporate director | — | 2007-03-01 |
| Martin, Richard Individual | corporate director | — | 2007-03-01 |
| Toulouse, Molly Individual | corporate officer | — | 2017-04-30 |
| Chebli, Yasser Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-05-01 |
| King, Ryan Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-04-01 |
| Miller, Megan Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-04-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Washington County.