01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-05-19 | 0 | 2026-05-19 | 3 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-03-20 | 7 | 2025-03-20 | 9 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-05-03 | 24 | 2024-05-03 | 25 |
CMS CCN 24E1662026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Birchwood Care Home
715 West 31St Street · Minneapolis, MN 55408 · Hennepin County
Certified beds60CMS provider file
Recent citation rows68current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
68 rows in the current release
1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 11 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-05-19 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-122026-05-19 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-192026-05-19 · FIREK0921Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-192025-07-29 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-15 · complaint2025-03-20 · FIREE0032Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-022025-03-20 · HEALTHF0585Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-022025-03-20 · HEALTHF0641Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-022025-03-20 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-022025-03-20 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-022025-03-20 · HEALTHF0732Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-022025-03-20 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-022025-03-20 · FIREK0225Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-022025-03-20 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-022025-03-20 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-022025-03-20 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-022025-03-20 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-022025-03-20 · FIREK0741Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-022025-03-20 · FIREK0781Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-022025-03-20 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-022024-07-03 · HEALTHF0760Severity G · isolated actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2024-07-01 · complaint2024-06-18 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-10 · complaint2024-05-03 · FIREE0006Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-202024-05-03 · FIREE0007Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-202024-05-03 · FIREE0009Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-2003 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- No ownership disclosure row was matched in this release.
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours1.94per resident day
RN hours0.44per resident day
Weekend nurse hours1.65per resident day
Staff turnover37.5%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Minneapolis ledger →Other published facilities nearby
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