The Birches At Trillium Woods
Plymouth, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245627) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (763) 519-1350 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Birches At Trillium Woods holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above Minnesota's state average of 3.15 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
The Birches At Trillium Woods reports 5.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a 21.1% nursing staff turnover rate and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
The Birches At Trillium Woods has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, and CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
The Birches At Trillium Woods is a 44-bed skilled nursing facility in Plymouth, Minnesota (Hennepin County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 2015. It is operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure and averages 40.2 residents. The facility is part of the Life Care Services chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.1 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Birches At Trillium Woods holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months.
Nurse staffing totals 5.48 hours per resident per day, including 1.33 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 21.1%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no CMS abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families should verify current details directly with the facility and review the latest inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Birches At Trillium Woods has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.48 hours per resident per day, with 1.33 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 21.1%; the staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 44 certified beds and an average of 40.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Life Care Services chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 30, 2015.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7635191350 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7635191350 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245627?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.