Birchwood Arbors
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Forest Lake, MN
Birchwood Arbors
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Forest Lake, MN
Overview of Birchwood Arbors
46-bed community Rank #267 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 267th out of 529 homes in Minnesota for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
19 years in operation Rank #47 / 138Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th out of 138 homes in Minnesota for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Minnesota facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 70 / 100 Rank #111 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 632 homes in Minnesota for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved
CountyWashington
Emergency SystemsYes
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMike Karel, Business Administrator (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing
Transitional Care
Dining Rooms
Fireplace Lounges
Music Room
Tv
Games
And Books Spaces
Chapel For Spiritual Services
Therapy And Wellness Room
Barbershop And Beauty Salon
Arts And Crafts Area
Complimentary Laundry Facilities
Café
Several Outdoor Patios
Specific ProgramsSkilled Care, Community News
Volunteer Program
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM, Saturday: By Appointment, Sunday: By Appointment
Lawsuit overview for Birchwood Arbors
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Total Cases
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
8
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
8
Lawsuits
Total lawsuits on record, broken down by case type. Distinguishes lawsuits from other court filings such as probate documents.
2
Conciliation (1)Guardianship/Conservatorship (1)
Total lawsuits on record, broken down by case type. Distinguishes lawsuits from other court filings such as probate documents.
2
Conciliation (1)Guardianship/Conservatorship (1)
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
2
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
2
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
08/25/2022
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
08/25/2022
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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Frequently Asked Questions about Birchwood Arbors
Is Birchwood Arbors in a walkable area?
Birchwood Arbors has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Are pets allowed at Birchwood Arbors?
Yes, Birchwood Arbors allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Birchwood Arbors have?
Birchwood Arbors has 46 beds.
Are there photos of Birchwood Arbors?
Yes — there are 31 photos of Birchwood Arbors in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Birchwood Arbors?
Birchwood Arbors is located at 750 Ne 1St Street, Forest Lake, MN 55025.
What is the phone number of Birchwood Arbors?
(651) 464-5600 will put you in contact with the team at Birchwood Arbors.
What county is Birchwood Arbors located in?
Birchwood Arbors is in Washington County.
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