Nursing Homes in Forest Lake, Minnesota
There is 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home in Forest Lake, Minnesota, with an average CMS overall rating of 2.0 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
The city has 1 nursing home with a rating distribution of 0 (0%) one-star, 1 (100%) two-star, 0 (0%) three-star, 0 (0%) four-star, and 0 (0%) five-star facilities; the city's average CMS overall star rating is 2.0 out of 5, which is 1.20 below the Minnesota state average of 3.2. In plain terms, the city is below the state benchmark by 1.20 stars. Average nurse staffing in the city is 3.29 hours per resident day (HPRD), compared with the Minnesota state average of 4.26 HPRD, so staffing is below the state average.
All Nursing Homes in Forest Lake
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER | 604 1ST STREET NE, FOREST LAKE, MN, 55025 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Forest Lake, Minnesota?
There are 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Forest Lake, Minnesota listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Forest Lake, Minnesota?
Nursing homes in Forest Lake, Minnesota have an average CMS overall rating of 2.0 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Forest Lake accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in Forest Lake, Minnesota are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.
CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.