Briarwood Health Care Center
1440 Vine St, Denver, CO 80206 · (303) 399-0350
For profit - Corporation · 201 certified beds
Briarwood Health Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 2024, found 4 citations (the Colorado average is 8.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $9,110 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on October 3, 2024 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.October 3, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.October 3, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.October 3, 2024 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.October 3, 2024 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.July 16, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $9,110July 16, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Colorado average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.90 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.71 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.80 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.38 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44.3% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 201 |
| Average residents per day | 88.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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