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HomeIowaBriarwood Healthcare Center

Briarwood Healthcare Center

605 Greenwood Drive, Iowa City, IA 522463193387912WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.2on Google(13 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
62
certified

How Briarwood Healthcare Center Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
IA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
IA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.88 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.58 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
43.8%
IA average
44.1%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.58 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 10, 2024
Most recent cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 3, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Johnson County 65+
19,262
12.6% of county
County Population
153,360
Johnson County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Briarwood Healthcare Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Iowa City, Iowa with 62 certified beds. It has been operating since 1992. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
62
Avg Residents/Day
52.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 6, 1992
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Johnson
Last Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
4.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (8)

F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Oct 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Oct 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Oct 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.76 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.54 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.58 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.88 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.70 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
43.8%
RN Turnover
25.0%
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 (27)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SCHMIDT-SOLBERG, KRISTIN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual48%Dec 1, 2010
SOLBERG, JASON5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual48%Dec 1, 2010
WILKES, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 2, 2015
SCHMIDT-SOLBERG, KRISTINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 2, 2015
SOLBERG, JASONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 2, 2015
BIRCH, KRISTINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 4, 2019
EBERLY, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
PETTITT, SUSANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 27, 2015
RAMOS, AMANDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 9, 2005
SCHMIDT-SOLBERG, KRISTINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2010
SOLBERG, JASONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2010
BCG HOLDINGS INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
BLUERIDGE INVESTMENTS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2010
BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
CATTAIL BCG LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
CATTAIL INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
DAHM, KNAPP & ASSOCIATES PCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2011
ECSI INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATIONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
ONR NATIONAL SPEECH PATHOLOGY INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2008
PM ACQUISITION LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2019
RT 2.0 LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 30, 2017
EBERLY, SCOTTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 3, 2025
MAAS, KIMBERLYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 24, 2024
SCHMIDT-SOLBERG, KRISTINADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 3, 2025
SOLBERG, JASONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 3, 2025
WILKES, JAMESADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Briarwood Healthcare Center and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Briarwood Healthcare Center
Iowa City, IACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
Iowa City, IA2,640 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care
Iowa City, IA3.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Lantern Park Specialty Care
Coralville, IA4.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $62,595
Windmill Manor
Coralville, IA5.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $11,213
Crestview Specialty Care
West Branch, IA10.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $216,061
Solon Nursing Care Center
Solon, IA10.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Briarwood Healthcare Center
Iowa City, IA · Current facility
—5/55/55/5None recorded
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
Iowa City, IA
2,640 ft5/55/55/5None recorded
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care
Iowa City, IA
3.5 mi1/51/51/5None recorded
Lantern Park Specialty Care
Coralville, IA
4.3 mi2/52/53/5$62,595
Windmill Manor
Coralville, IA
5.0 mi1/52/52/5$11,213
Crestview Specialty Care
West Branch, IA
10.2 mi1/51/53/5$216,061
Solon Nursing Care Center
Solon, IA
10.7 mi5/55/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Briarwood Healthcare Center?▾
Briarwood Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Briarwood Healthcare Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Briarwood Healthcare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Briarwood Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Briarwood Healthcare Center had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 3, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Briarwood Healthcare Center?▾
Briarwood Healthcare Center provides 3.88 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours, 0.54 LPN hours, and 2.76 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 43.8%.
How many beds does Briarwood Healthcare Center have?▾
Briarwood Healthcare Center has 62 certified beds with an average of 52.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 84% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Briarwood Healthcare Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 2 in Iowa City. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Briarwood Healthcare Center?▾
On Google Maps, Briarwood Healthcare Center has a rating of 3.2 out of 5 based on 13 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.