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715 West 31st Street Minneapolis, MN 55408 · Hennepin County
All 19 nursing homes in Minneapolis, MN (19 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 24E166 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Birchwood Care Home a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Birchwood Care Home as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 1.91 hours per resident per day at Birchwood Care Home, below the Minnesota median of 4.18 (US median: 3.72). About 0.50 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 1.62 hours, 15% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 29.6% of nursing staff left within a year (Minnesota median 39.7%). That is lower than most homes in Minnesota, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Birchwood Care Home: Medicare and Medicaid
Birchwood Care Home is certified for Medicaid but not Medicare, so Medicare won't pay for a rehab stay here after a hospital discharge. It can serve long-term residents covered by Minnesota Medicaid.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on May 19, 2026 and found 0 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 31 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 31 citations at Birchwood Care Home across 7 inspection dates, 9 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on July 3, 2024. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (7) and resident rights (6). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors" (tag F0760, level G, July 3, 2024). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
July 29, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
March 20, 2025 · 6 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DHonor 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.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
July 3, 2024 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
June 18, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
May 3, 2024 · 17 citations · includes complaint inspection
FHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
FSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
EMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DHonor 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.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DEnsure 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.
CEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
March 22, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
FAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
EHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
EProperly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
March 15, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide 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.
Questions to ask on a tour of Birchwood Care Home
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on July 3, 2024 under the rule on pharmacy service. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on May 3, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Weekend staffing is 15% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Birchwood Care Home
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.4 mi
Abbott Northwestern Hospital INC MinneapolisEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 3m for patients treated and sent home
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2.2 mi
Hennepin County Medical Center MinneapolisEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 55m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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