Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (50% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Briarwood Health Care Center is a skilled nursing home located on Vine Street in downtown Denver. It’s one of the city’s most walkable neighborhoods with a Walk Score of 95. The 201-bed center has been serving Denver for 40 years. Owner Hollie Hoyle oversees a facility. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, providing multiple pathways for families to arrange both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.
The home has an occupancy rate of 75%, housing 151 residents. Most stay an average of 104 days, including post-acute rehabilitation residents and those who remain for ongoing skilled nursing care. Daily nurse staffing averages roughly 4 hours and 25 minutes per resident. Hands-on care and monitoring are distributed across registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses.
Rehabilitation and respite services are the center’s clinical backbone of the center, making it a great choice for patients recovering from surgery, orthopedic injury, or hospitalization. It’s also ideal for families seeking temporary relief care while a loved one convalesces at home.
The downtown location offers visiting family convenient access by car or public transit. There are many nearby restaurants, services, and amenities within walking distance.
Briarwood Health Care Center is administered by Andrew Ryan Van Gorder.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Colorado average 24.8
Colorado average 5.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
21 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 22 resulted from complaint investigations.
Colorado average: 0.4
Colorado average: 2.1
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
505 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 54 | 1 | 55 | 19,176 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 5,362 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 3,935 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,370 | 88 | 96% | 7.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,286 | 75 | 82% | 7.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 671 | 70 | 76% | 9.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 568 | 65 | 71% | 8.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 537 | 72 | 78% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 516 | 58 | 63% | 8.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 504 | 69 | 75% | 7.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 481 | 63 | 68% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 2 | 6 | 457 | 67 | 73% | 6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 375 | 46 | 50% | 8.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 288 | 34 | 37% | 8.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 6 | 7% | 6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2% | 4.1 |
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)
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.
19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
31% of new residents, often for short stays.
50% 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
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Briarwood Health Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (50% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Denver's city center to Briarwood Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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68.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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76
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$4.9M
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#125 / 207 | 66.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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66.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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46.6%
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| Hallmark Nursing Center | NH SNF | Denver (Fort Logan) | 143
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$4.9M
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71.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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118
CO AVG
76
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61.3%
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4.33
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29
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24.8
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95
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95
CO AVG
51
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$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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74.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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| Briarwood Health Care Center | NH RC SNF | Denver | 201
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201
CO AVG
76
Rank
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44.0%
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CO AVG
70.5
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#124 / 147 | -38% | 4.42
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22
CO AVG
24.8
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5.2
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95
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95
CO AVG
51
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$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
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$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$4.9M
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68.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
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Briarwood Health Care Center is located in DENVER, Colorado.
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Briarwood Health Care Center is in the USA neighborhood of DENVER.
Briarwood Health Care Center is legally operated by Life Care Centers Of America, Inc., and administered by Andrew Ryan Van Gorder.
Briarwood Health Care Center has a walk score of 95. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Briarwood Health Care Center's occupancy is 44%.
Briarwood Health Care Center has been operating for approximately 40 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Briarwood Health Care Center has a no-pet policy.
Briarwood Health Care Center is registered as a for-profit in CO.
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