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Briarwood Health Care Center
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
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
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
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$10.8M
Operating loss
-$1.7M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business 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.
40 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
In line with Colorado averageOccupied beds
151 / 201
Average residents
72 per day
License details
Facility type
Snf/nf Dual Certification
Status
Active
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.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Michele Tusi
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Respite Care
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
4
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Total health citations
22
Colorado average 24.8
Citations per inspection
5.5
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.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
150% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
4
4
90% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.1
1 critical citation
4 serious citations
17 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy serious citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Jul 16, 2025
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Jul 16, 2025
Environmental moderate citation
Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions.
Oct 03, 2024
Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions.
Oct 03, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Oct 03, 2024
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Oct 03, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Oct 03, 2024
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Oct 03, 2024
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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4.33
-
1
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DENVER
96
74.3%
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4.33
+12%
1
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2
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AL
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DENVER
109
75.3%
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4.42
+15%
1
22
5
80
A+
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AL
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DENVER
61
89.8%
+17%
3.49
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1
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5
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-
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AL
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DENVER
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87.2%
+14%
2.97
-23%
1
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1
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-
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
156
Employees
101
Contractors
55
Staff to resident ratio
2.00:1
5% better than Colorado averageColorado average ratio: 1.91:1
Avg staff/day
48
Average shift
7.6 hours
8% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 8.3 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
33,369
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
19
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
31
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
81
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
3.4%
1,141 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 30
Licensed Practical Nurse: 15
Registered Nurse: 4
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
| 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 |
81 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
31 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
19 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
93%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
73%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
77%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
69%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
74%
1 Administrator
% of Days
71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
70%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
65%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
71%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
52%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
40%
3 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
7%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
78 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
2 residents (2.6%)
Medicaid
69 residents (88.5%)
Private pay or other
7 residents (9%)
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.
5.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.0
45% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 9.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.9
31% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.7%
52% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
6.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
6.5%
62% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 17.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.6%
6% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.4%
59% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.4%
38% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
5% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.8%
26% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.9%
60% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.3%
13% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
6% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 93.3%
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%
6% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 94.7%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.2%
15% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.3%
63% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.6%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 75.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
15% lower than Colorado averageColorado average: $40K
Number of fines
1
55% fewer fines than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.2
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$34K
Colorado average
$40K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 9, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
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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