Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation
3011 North Center Road · Flint, MI · 48506 · 8107360600
117 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Preferred Care
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.81 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026 · found via complaint
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 February 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
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.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G April 17, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2024
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2024
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.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024
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.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 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 May 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235184 · certified since October 10, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.