Supporting Your Family.
Honoring Their Journey.
The Full Circle Care Program™ provides personalized, deeply compassionate end-of-life support—so your loved one never has to leave the community they call home, and you never have to navigate this chapter alone.
Finding Peace in the Hardest Decisions
As a family member, you are likely carrying the weight of complex medical decisions, the pressure of wanting to do the “right thing,” and the emotional heavy lifting of what this moment means.
We hear you, and we are here for you. The Full Circle Care Program™ provides expert, compassionate care right here in our community, we give you the space to step back from being the “care manager” and return to simply being a loving daughter or son.
A Genuine, Person-First Approach
Most senior living communities rely solely on outside hospice agencies for end-of-life care. We do things differently.
Full Circle Care™ is our own dedicated program, woven directly into the fabric of our community. All of our staff—from housekeeping and community life to spiritual care and nursing—are trained in the Full Circle Care model.
The Doula Difference
We are proud to be one of the only long-term care organizations to offer trained End-of-Life Doulas (both staff and volunteers).
Our Doulas work hand-in-hand with clinical hospice teams, acting as advocates and guides. They bridge the gaps in care, communicate what matters most to the resident, and ensure that the focus remains on comfort, dignity, and the resident’s own voice.
Compassion in Every Detail
Our whole-person focus ensures that we support the emotional, spiritual, and practical needs of both our residents and their families.
- A Compassionate Presence: Gentle conversations about fears, hopes, and meaningful wishes. We respect all faith traditions and cultural values.
- Bedside Vigils: We ensure that residents are never alone during the active dying process, offering a steady, quiet presence to support loved ones.
- Integrative Therapies: Enhancing physical and emotional comfort through hand and foot massages, essential oils, and guided imagery.
- Care Coordination: Seamless collaboration between our community staff, Doulas, and outside hospice teams to ensure consistent, high-quality medical oversight.
- The Butterfly Send-Off Ceremony: A beautiful tradition honoring the resident, family, and staff after death. We celebrate the caregiving journey by respectfully escorting the resident out the front door.
Supporting You Beyond the Bedside
Our commitment to compassionate care doesn’t stop at the resident’s door.
We are dedicated to lifting up the entire family and our broader community by offering resources that demystify the end-of-life journey.
Through ongoing education and a robust volunteer network, we aim to transform fear into understanding, providing a circle of support that extends far beyond the bedside.
Lunch & Learn Opportunities
We believe in reducing the fear and anxiety surrounding death through education. Full Circle Care offers informal, hosted presentations led by our trained End-of-Life Doulas.
These sessions focus on the emotional journey of dying and how to provide compassionate support.
Volunteer Program
Our trained end-of-life doula volunteers extend our compassionate presence beyond daytime hours.
They coordinate our flower donation program, facilitate meditation groups, and spend meaningful, quiet time with our residents.
We Are Here for You
The Full Circle Care Program™ is proudly offered at the following Skilled Nursing Facilities:
- Birchwood Health Care Center – Forest Lake
- Providence Place Senior Living – Minneapolis
- Woodbury Health Care Center – Woodbury
If you are navigating this difficult journey and have questions about how we can support your family, please reach out.
Contact Us
Full Circle Care Program Office: 952-737-4338
Why Choose Birchwood?
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Your life belongs to you at Birchwood Senior Living, so you’re always in control of how you spend your time. We put your needs first so that you can maintain your independence and enjoy your freedom.
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Our staff is always standing by to support you when you need it. Don’t hesitate to ask us for help. Whatever it is, we’ll take care of it.
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Where to Find Us
We’d love to show you around – so come say hello! We are located immediately South of highway 61 and highway 8 corridors.
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Executive Director:
Mike Karel
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Assistant Executive Director & Marketing Director Email:
Chris Doughtery [email protected]
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Birchwood Health Care Center (Transitional Care and Long-Term Care)
Address: 604 NE 1st StreetForest Lake, MN 55025
Phone: 651-464-5600
Birchwood Arbors Assisted Living
Address: 750 NE 1st StreetForest Lake, MN 55025
Phone: 651-466-1000
Hours of Operation
Monday
9 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday
9 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday
9 AM – 5 PM
Thursday
9 AM – 5 PM
Friday
9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday
By Appointment
Sunday
By Appointment
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