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Briarcliff Health Center
3403 S Vine Ave, Tyler, TX 75701
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Briarcliff Health Center, in Tyler, Texas, is certified for 230 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 3, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 6.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $51K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 41.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Smith Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 23 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 6.1 | 20.0 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.0% | 56.3% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $51,034 | $31,256 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 1177 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Texas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 May 2025, 10 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: J ×3 G ×2 D ×4 E ×4 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 10 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 10 Apr 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0620 | Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2024 | Fine | $16,801 | |
| 6 Feb 2024 | Fine | $34,233 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.0%, RNs 47.1%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.2% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.5% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 8.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.6% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.0% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.4% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: South Limestone Hospital District.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Limestone Hospital District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/2019 |
| Sbs Leaseco Briarcliff LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Smith County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Lake Health Center | Tyler | 20 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20.0 | — | 19 May 2025 |
| The Center At Grande | Tyler | 96 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 9.4 | — | 20 May 2026 |
| Reunion Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation | Tyler | 99 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5.1 | — | 7 Aug 2025 |
| The Waterton Healthcare & Rehabilitation | Tyler | 92 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 10.9 | $23K | 6 May 2026 |
| Oak Brook Health Care Center | Whitehouse | 120 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 17 Jun 2026 |
| The Heights of Tyler | Tyler | 120 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 17.5 | $14K | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Avir At Azalea Heights | Tyler | 120 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 20.8 | $28K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Avir At Petal Hillabuse icon | Tyler | 120 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 25.8 | $31K | 13 May 2026 |
All 17 facilities in Smith County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Briarcliff Health Center been cited for?
14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Briarcliff Health Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $51K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Briarcliff Health Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Briarcliff Health Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include South Limestone Hospital District and Sbs Leaseco Briarcliff LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Briarcliff Health Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 21 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.