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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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.
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.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 94th out of 224 homes in Iowa.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 37m per day | ▼ 16% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 29m per day | ▼ 15% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 53m per day | ▲ 14% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 28m per day | ▲ 4% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 50% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 26m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
49% of new residents, often for short stays.
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #118 / 226Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 118th out of 226 homes in Iowa.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%Briarwood Health Care Center is administrated by Kristin Solberg.
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.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
4 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Iowa average: 27 deficiencies
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.
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Iowa average 21.7
Iowa average 4.11
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 9 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Oct 10, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Oct 10, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Oct 10, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
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.
Briarwood Health Care Center is located in Iowa City, Iowa.
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1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Iowa City's city center to Briarwood Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.49 miles to nearest hospital (University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
16% worse than Iowa averageIowa average ratio: 2.00:1
0% compared with Iowa averageIowa average: 7.4 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
825 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
51Residents 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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
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
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.6%
12% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.3%
43% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
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%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
55% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
7.8%
215% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
18% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.4%
39% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.8%
80% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.49
68% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.48
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.93
8% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.09
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
18% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.5%
144% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
36% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 73.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
29.1%
36% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
5.9%
55% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 13.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
48.7%
9% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 53.7%
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.
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
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Iowa City (Mann) | - | - | - | 5.23 | - | +22% | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 83 | 92 | - | - | - | - | 335308 | ||||
| Briarwood Health Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Iowa City (Roosevelt) | 62 | 81.2% | +8% | 4.36 | -30% | +1% | 0 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 52 | 33 | Schmidt-Solberg, Kristin | $7.4M | $2.9M | 38.8% | 165172 | ||||
| Iowa City Rehab and Health Care Center | - |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Iowa City (Longfellow) | 76 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | - | 36 | - | - | - | - | - |
Historical financial and operational data for Briarwood Health Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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