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HomeColoradoBriarwood Health Care Center

Briarwood Health Care Center

1440 Vine St, Denver, CO 802063033990350
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
201
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $47,867

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 201 certified beds with an average of 80.7 residents per day (40% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Oct 3, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $47,867 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.88 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 44.0%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Briarwood Health Care Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Denver, Colorado with 201 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. The facility scored above average compared to Colorado facilities.

Beds
201
Avg Residents/Day
80.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 17, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Denver
Last Inspection
Oct 3, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
53.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (22)

F0760Actual Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jul 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0659Potential for Harm

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Survey: May 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: May 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: May 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: May 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: May 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0712Potential for Harm

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Survey: May 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: May 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: May 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: May 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Mar 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Actual Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Mar 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Actual Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Mar 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$47,867
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineJul 16, 2025
$14,015
FineMay 9, 2023
$33,852

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.33 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.77 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.78 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.88 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.57 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
44.0%
RN Turnover
35.7%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (24)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Jan 6, 1976
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 1991
BLANCHARD, THOMASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 4, 2018
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
HOYLE, HOLLIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 28, 2010
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 6, 2025
SCHMIDT, DEREKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2023
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
WELLS, AMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 11, 2015
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, AUBREYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 6, 2025
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 2, 2020
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
PRESTON, AUBREYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 6, 2025
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Briarwood Health Care Center?▾
Briarwood Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Briarwood Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Briarwood Health Care Center had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 3, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $47,867 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Briarwood Health Care Center?▾
Briarwood Health Care Center provides 3.88 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours, 0.77 LPN hours, and 2.33 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 44.0%.
How many beds does Briarwood Health Care Center have?▾
Briarwood Health Care Center has 201 certified beds with an average of 80.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 40% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Briarwood Health Care Center?▾
Yes, there are 22 other nursing homes in Denver, Colorado with an average rating of 3.1/5. You can compare all facilities on the Denver nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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