About Briarwood Health Care Center
Nursing home overview and details
Briarwood Health Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Denver, CO, serving Denver County and the surrounding community. The facility has 201 certified beds with an average daily census of 88.5 residents.
Briarwood Health Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1989, bringing 37 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, which provides administrative support and oversight.
Briarwood Health Care Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Denver, CO, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Briarwood Health Care Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Average
Quality Measures
Excellent
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Briarwood Health Care Center provides 3.87 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.70 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 38.0%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 15.4%. Weekend staffing averages 3.50 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Briarwood Health Care Center has received 2 fines totaling $47,867. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Briarwood Health Care Center
What is the CMS rating for Briarwood Health Care Center?
Briarwood Health Care Center has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Briarwood Health Care Center have?
Briarwood Health Care Center has 201 certified beds with an average daily census of 88.5 residents.
What type of facility is Briarwood Health Care Center?
Briarwood Health Care Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Denver County in Denver, CO.
How many doctors practice at Briarwood Health Care Center?
1 physicians are affiliated with Briarwood Health Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Briarwood Health Care Center have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Briarwood Health Care Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·