Briarwood Healthcare Center
605 Greenwood Drive · Iowa City, IA · 52246 · 3193387912
62 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.99 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected August 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 10, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165172 · certified since July 6, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.