Total Health inspections
4
17% below Colorado average
Colorado average:
4.8
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Briarwood Health Care Center
Briarwood Health Care Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado
Briarwood Health Care Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado
Briarwood Health Care Center
Briarwood Health Care Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado
Briarwood Health Care Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado
Briarwood Health Care Center is located in Iowa City, IA. It offers a variety of services including rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care. The center is committed to providing quality health care and therapy services for those in need of long-term placement.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
High-capacity home
May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.
Total beds
201
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
75.3%
Residents per day (avg)
80
Occupancy rate
75.3%
Residents per day (avg)
80
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
21 days
Private pay
31% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
50% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
5 - 6 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$10.8M
Operating loss
-$1.7M
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$10,760,084.00
Operating loss
$-1,661,319.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.4M
201-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
SNF/NF Dual Certification
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
065255
Awards:
Governor's Award For Quality Care
Ownership & operating entity
Briarwood Health Care Center is administrated by Van Gorder, Andrew Ryan.
Owner name:
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Respite Care
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The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
156
Total Staff
101
Employees
55
Contractors
33,369
Total Hours (Quarter)
48
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 19 | 6.8 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 31 | 8.3 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 81 | 7.7 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
132 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
9 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
5 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.4%
of total hours from contractors
1,141 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 30
Licensed Practical Nurse: 15
Registered Nurse: 4
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 51 | 30 | 81 | 16,773 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 15 | 31 | 5,847 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 4 | 19 | 4,062 | 91 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,105 | 85 | 93% | 7.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 738 | 66 | 73% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 626 | 70 | 77% | 7.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 578 | 63 | 69% | 9.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 522 | 67 | 74% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 470 | 64 | 70% | 7.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 442 | 59 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 2 | 4 | 439 | 65 | 71% | 6.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 370 | 47 | 52% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 294 | 36 | 40% | 8.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 43 | 6 | 7% | 7.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
22
11% below Colorado average
Colorado average:
24.8
5.5 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
21 citations
Complaint investigations
1 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
1
150% above Colorado average
Colorado average:
0.4
Serious Health citations
4
90% above Colorado average
Colorado average:
2.1
Moderate Health citations
17
Minor Health citations
0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy serious citation
Jul 16, 2025
Environmental moderate citation
Oct 03, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Oct 03, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Oct 03, 2024
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Life Care Centers of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
78
Total Residents
Medicare
2
(2.6%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
69
(88.5%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
7
(9%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
5.0
45% better than Colorado average
Colorado average:
9.0
Functional decline score
12.9
31% better than Colorado average
Colorado average:
18.8
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
7.7%
52% below Colorado average.
Walking Ability Worsened
6.5%
62% below Colorado average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
24.6%
6% above Colorado average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
1.4%
59% below Colorado average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
5.4%
38% above Colorado average.
Urinary Tract Infection
1.4%
5% below Colorado average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
2.9%
60% below Colorado average.
Antipsychotic Use
16.3%
13% below Colorado average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.0%
6% above Colorado average.
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
6% above Colorado average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
3.8%
26% below Colorado average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
88.2%
15% better than Colorado average
Antipsychotic medication increase
2.3%
63% worse than Colorado average
Influenza Vaccine
76.6%
Near Colorado average
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$34K
This home paid 15% less in fines than the state average.
Colorado average:
$40K
Number of Fines
1
This home received 55% fewer fines than the state average.
Colorado average:
2.2
Payment Denials
0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Colorado average:
0.3
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
May 9, 2023
$34K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Briarwood Health Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
75.3%
↑ 3.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1,661,319
↑ ~$143K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7,673,316
↑ ~$450K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-15.5%
↑ 3.0pp vs 2022
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