Occupancy rate
81%
In line with Iowa averageMix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Nursing Home
Briarwood Health Care Center
Overview of Briarwood Health Care Center
Briarwood Health Care Center of Iowa City offers a haven of reliable and comprehensive services, encompassing rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care. The center’s serene setting creates an atmosphere akin to heaven, providing a well-maintained and inviting community for its residents. One of the center’s standout features is its specialization in skilled therapy services, tailored to aid individuals transitioning from hospital-based settings to their previous levels of independence. With a patient-centered approach at its core, the center boasts a vibrant and dynamic events calendar, accompanied by a monthly newsletter that keeps residents engaged and informed.
Around-the-clock nursing services ensure that residents receive the support they need, including specialized treatments such as IV medications, wound care, and therapeutic services like occupational, physical, or speech therapy. The center’s commitment to individualized care extends to customized nutrition services, reflecting its dedication to meeting residents’ unique needs. The center’s excellence is further underscored by its high nursing home ratings, a testament to its unwavering commitment to quality care. As a reputable establishment, the Briarwood Health Care Center is fully compliant with nursing home rules and regulations, ensuring a safe and well-regulated environment for residents.
Kristin Solberg, LNHA, OTR/L, serves as the Facility Administrator at Briarwood Health Care Center. She oversees the community's operations and is dedicated to meeting the needs of patients and their families with a variety of supportive services.
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.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
62
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
80.6%
Residents per day (avg)
52
Occupancy rate
80.6%
Residents per day (avg)
52
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
49% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Medicaid
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
10 - 11 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$7.4M
Profit
$744.0K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$7,413,159.00
Profit
$743,981.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.9M
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.
$3.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$6.2M
62-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
28 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 33 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Iowa averageOccupied beds
50 / 62
Average residents
51 per day
License details
Issuance
January 6, 2025
Expiration
January 6, 2026
County:
Johnson
Additional licensing details
License number:
520101
Year opened:
02/01/1998
CMS Certification Number:
165172
Awards:
Governor's Award For Quality Care
Ownership & operating entity
Briarwood Health Care Center is administrated by Kristin Solberg.
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
3193519225
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Respite Care
Types of Care at Briarwood Health Care Center
Skilled Nursing
Respite Care
Inspection History
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
16 visits/inspections
4 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
Breakdown by inspection type
- 9 renewal/recertification inspections
- 4 complaint investigations
- 3 incident investigations
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
Show Inspection Reports
Latest inspection
Date:December 3, 2025
Inspection history
12/03/2025
Recertification
06/10/2025
Complaint
11/13/2024
Recertification Revisit, Incident Revisit
Yes
10/10/2024
Recertification, Incident
09/13/2024
Incident
05/21/2024
Complaint, Incident
08/14/2023
Recertification Revisit
Yes
08/10/2023
Recertification
04/27/2023
Complaint, FIC
06/23/2022
Recertification Revisit, Complaint Revisit
Yes
06/16/2022
Recertification, Complaint
10/04/2021
Complaint, Incident, FIC
05/29/2021
Recertification Revisit, Complaint Revisit
Yes
04/29/2021
Recertification, Complaint
01/07/2021
FIC
06/17/2020
FIC
11 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Inspection Report Summary for Briarwood Health Care Center
The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 found the facility to be in substantial compliance with no deficiencies noted. Earlier inspections showed some deficiencies primarily related to medication administration, resident assessments, immunizations, catheter care, and documentation of advance directives. Complaint investigations during this period were consistently found to be unsubstantiated or resulted in findings of substantial compliance. There were no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history indicates improvement over time, with recent surveys showing compliance after addressing prior issues.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
3
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Total health citations
9
Citations per inspection
3
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 9 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
9 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Oct 10, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Oct 10, 2024
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Oct 10, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Aug 10, 2023
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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+22%
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Iowa City (Mann)
-
92
-
-
-
-
-
83.30
5.2257
-
+22%
-
Briarwood Health Care Center
-30%
+1%
+8%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Iowa City (Roosevelt)
62
33
SCHMIDT-SOLBERG, KRISTIN
81.2%
$7,350,761.00
$2,876,444.00
39.1%
51.70
4.3559
9
-30%+1%+8%
Iowa City Rehab and Health Care Center
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Iowa City (Longfellow)
76
36
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Mercy Hospital
Type of care:
MC
SNF
Community:
Iowa City (Mann)
CCN:
335308
Avg Residents/Day:
83.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.2257
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Staffing vs State Avg:
+22%
+22%
Briarwood Health Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
RC
Community:
Iowa City (Roosevelt)
Bed Count:
62
Operator:
SCHMIDT-SOLBERG, KRISTIN
CCN:
165172
Occupancy:
81.2%
Home Revenue:
$7,350,761.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,876,444.00
Payroll %:
39.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
51.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.3559
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
9
RN share vs State Avg:
-30%
-30%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%
Places of interest near Briarwood Health Care Center
1.2 miles from city center — 0.49 miles to nearest hospital (University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital)
605 Greenwood Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
86
Total Staff
75
Employees
11
Contractors
20,538
Total Hours (Quarter)
32
Avg Staff/Day
7.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 7.5 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 9.5 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 7.1 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
67 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
9 staff
3.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
5 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
4%
of total hours from contractors
825 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 0 | 53 | 12,891 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,203 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,083 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,024 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 475 | 58 | 64% | 8.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 278 | 59 | 65% | 4.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 270 | 76 | 84% | 3.5 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 247 | 47 | 52% | 5.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 147 | 57 | 63% | 2.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 126 | 62 | 68% | 2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 115 | 32 | 35% | 3.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 92 | 21 | 23% | 4.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 10 | 11% | 2.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 13 | 14% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 3% | 7.3 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
51 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
5 residents (9.8%)
Medicaid
13 residents (25.5%)
Private pay or other
33 residents (64.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.7
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.7
34% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.5
14% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.6%
12% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.3%
43% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.7%
5% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
55% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
7.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
7.8%
215% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
18% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.4%
39% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.8%
80% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.49
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.49
68% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.48
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.93
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.93
8% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.09
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
18% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.5%
144% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
36% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 73.3%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
29.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
29.1%
36% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.4%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
5.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
5.9%
55% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 13.1%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
48.7%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
48.7%
9% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
46.0%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
46.0%
9% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Briarwood Health Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
81.2%
↑ 2.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
$743,981
↑ ~$443K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3,710,534
↑ $299 vs 2022
Profit Margin
10.1%
↑ 5.7pp vs 2022
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