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Briarwood Health Care Center
1440 Vine St, Denver, CO 80206
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.
Briarwood Health Care Center, in Denver, Colorado, is certified for 201 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Life Care Centers Of America chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 12, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 10.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 44.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Denver Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 28 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.9 | 27.4 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.3% | 39.5% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $9,110 | $9,249 | $10,033 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (23 in the county, 210 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: Colorado average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 3 Oct 2024, 9 May 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×4 D ×13 E ×3 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 9 May 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | J | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2023 |
| 9 May 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2023 |
| 9 May 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 9 May 2023 | F0659 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2023 |
| 9 May 2023 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2023 |
| 9 May 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2023 |
| 9 May 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 9 May 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2023 |
| 9 May 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2023 |
| 9 May 2023 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2023 |
| 9 May 2023 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 15 Mar 2022 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | G | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Mar 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 15 Mar 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Mar 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Mar 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Mar 2022 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.3%, RNs 21.4%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.4% | 11.1% | 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 | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.1% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.9% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.2% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.5% | 18.8% | 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: Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.. Chain: Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1991 |
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 Denver County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Manor Care Center | Denver | 118 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 24.6 | $17K | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Hallmark Nursing Center | Denver | 143 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 14.7 | $7K | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Parkview Care Center | Denver | 73 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 27.4 | — | 21 May 2026 |
| Sloan'S Lake Rehabilitation Center | Denver | 42 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 28.6 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Suites At Clermont Park Care Center, The | Denver | 63 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 20.6 | — | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Health Center At Franklin Park | Denver | 86 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 31.4 | $10K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Rowan Community, Inc | Denver | 65 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 43.1 | $5K | 4 Dec 2025 |
| South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation | Denver | 106 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 10.4 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
All 23 facilities in Denver County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Briarwood Health Care Center been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Briarwood Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Briarwood Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Briarwood Health Care Center?
It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Life Care Centers of America, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Briarwood Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 3 Oct 2024.
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.