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BRIARWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER

1440 VINE ST, DENVER, CO 80206
Score: 64 / 100

Briarwood Health Care Center is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 64/100. Located in Denver, Colorado, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at Briarwood Health Care Center is near the national average, with 3.88 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 22 deficiencies at Briarwood Health Care Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.88 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.78 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.77 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.33 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.57 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.60 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

22
Total Deficiencies
Jul 15, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 21 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0760 Severity G
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Jul 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Oct 2, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Oct 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0698 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    Oct 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0919 Severity D
    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    Oct 2, 2024 · Environmental Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.9% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 2.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 18.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $47,867

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 64 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
201
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 2, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5