Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (60% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Briarwood Health and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing home in Tucker, Georgia, located on Lavista Road. Baren Akers owns the 100-bed facility, and it has been operating for 9 years. Families can choose from flexible payment options, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, for post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care.
The facility is currently occupied at 95%. Most residents stay for an average of 55 days. The home caters to short-term rehabilitation residents and those with longer-term care needs.
The center’s offerings include 24-hour skilled nursing services supported by physicians and rehabilitation specialists. Daily nursing care is provided for 3 hours and 21 minutes per resident. Meanwhile, nurse aides provide about 3 hours and 14 minutes of hands-on support daily.
In addition to general nursing, there are specialized programs in cardiac management and Alzheimer’s and dementia care. It’s an ideal choice for seniors recovering from a cardiac event or needing memory-care support during rehabilitation.
The facility’s state inspection records show sustained compliance. It shows improvement over time, with the most recent survey finding the home in full compliance with infection control regulations. Most importantly, no deficiencies were cited.
Earlier investigations addressed privacy, infection control, and life safety practices. However, these issues have been resolved, and the facility has improved its operations.
Daily life is supported by comfortable patient rooms, in-room or common area dining options, free Wi-Fi and cable television, and telephone service.
Residents can access the Esteem Salons, which provide beautician and barber services five days a week. The staff here are warm and welcoming. Families planning to visit will find this moderately walkable neighborhood easy to visit.
Briarwood Health and Rehabilitation Center is administered by Baren Akers.
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 18 | 21 | This facility has 14% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (18 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 14% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 1.8 | 2.1 | This facility has 14% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1.8 vs. GA avg 2.1).↓ 14% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
1 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 11 resulted from complaint investigations; and 7 of 11 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
89 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 0 | 53 | 18,026 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 25 | 0 | 25 | 8,822 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 3,415 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,792 | 91 | 99% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,032 | 66 | 72% | 8.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 853 | 65 | 71% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 575 | 65 | 71% | 7.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 69 | 75% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 519 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 479 | 58 | 63% | 8.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 469 | 61 | 66% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 457 | 37 | 40% | 12.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 419 | 63 | 68% | 3.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 196 | 44 | 48% | 3.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 72 | 30 | 33% | 2.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 6 | 7% | 10 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.7 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
60% of new residents, often for short stays.
21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Briarwood Health and Rehabilitation Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (60% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tucker's city center to Briarwood Health and Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
| Briarwood Health and Rehabilitation Center | NH MC | Tucker | - | 100 | - | 63 | - |
| Atria Park of Tucker | NH AL IL MC | Tucker | - | 75 | - | 35 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Delmar Gardens of Smyrna | NH AL IL MC | Smyrna | - | 92 | - | 46 | Apartments |
| Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Walnut Creek | NH AL MC RC | Dalton | - | 112 | A+ | 32 | Private Rooms |
| Cumming Health and Rehab | NH AL | Cumming | - | 87 | - | 32 | - |
Briarwood Health and Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Briarwood Health and Rehabilitation Center's occupancy is 95%.
The team at Briarwood Health and Rehabilitation Center can be reached at bakers@harborviewhs.com.
Briarwood Health and Rehabilitation Center is registered as a for-profit in GA.
Baren Akers is the administrator of Briarwood Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Briarwood Health and Rehabilitation Center has 100 beds.
Yes — there are 6 photos of Briarwood Health and Rehabilitation Center in the photo gallery on this page.
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