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Briarwood Health Care Center

1440 Vine St, Denver, CO, 80206

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Centers of America · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 4-star overall rating for Briarwood Health Care Center, with 22 inspection citations on record (5 higher severity). Federal records include $9,110 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
4
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
201
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall4 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 4
15
Denver Co. avg 3.27Colorado avg 3.16This facility
This facility: 4 of 5. Denver Co. avg: 3.27. Colorado avg: 3.16.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

22
Citations on record
5
Higher severity (G–L)
1
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
62022
112023
42024
12025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $9,110 total · Jul 16, 2025
  1. Jul 16, 2025$9,110

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)18.62%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.84%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)3.09%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Hoyle, HollieMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Schmidt, DerekMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Wells, AmyMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Fletcher, ToddCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Lay, LisaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Preston, AubreyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Swanker, RichardCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Ziegler, JamesCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Cross, CindyCORPORATE OFFICER
Fletcher, ToddCORPORATE OFFICER
Henry, TerryCORPORATE OFFICER
Lay, LisaCORPORATE OFFICER
Preston, AubreyCORPORATE OFFICER
Swanker, RichardCORPORATE OFFICER
Thurmond, JoanCORPORATE OFFICER
Ziegler, JamesCORPORATE OFFICER
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Blanchard, ThomasOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Fletcher, ToddOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Hoyle, HollieOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Lay, LisaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Preston, AubreyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Schmidt, DerekOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Swanker, RichardOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Wells, AmyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Ziegler, JamesOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Blanchard, ThomasADP OF THE SNF
Hoyle, HollieADP OF THE SNF
Preston, AubreyADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Denver County.

1440 Vine St, Denver
Denver County · CO · 80206
201 certified beds39.7392, -104.9600

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation
CCN 065001
Aurora, CO223Not shown$2,516
City Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 065009
Denver, CO323Shown$12,735
Mountain Vista Health Center
CCN 065015
Wheat Ridge, CO113Shown$39,227
Amberwood Post Acute
CCN 065034
Denver, CO223Not shown$9,636
Boulder Post Acute
CCN 065052
Boulder, CO223Shown$9,113
Englewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation
CCN 065077
Englewood, CO443Not shown$17,696

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Frequently asked questions

What is Briarwood Health Care Center's CMS rating?

Briarwood Health Care Center has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Briarwood Health Care Center located?

Briarwood Health Care Center is located at 1440 Vine St, Denver, CO, 80206 in Denver County, and CMS lists 201 certified beds.

Does Briarwood Health Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $9,110 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Briarwood Health Care Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Briarwood Health Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Briarwood Health Care Center's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.27 across 23 facilities in Denver County, and 3.16 across Colorado. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Briarwood Health Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Briarwood Health Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
065255
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
201
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 22 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jul 16, 20250760GComplaintPast Non-ComplianceNot available
Oct 3, 20240550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 27, 2024
Oct 3, 20240695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 27, 2024
Oct 3, 20240698DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 27, 2024
Oct 3, 20240919DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 27, 2024
May 9, 20230659DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 31, 2023
May 9, 20230676DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 2, 2023
May 9, 20230677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 31, 2023
May 9, 20230679DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 1, 2023
May 9, 20230684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 2, 2023
May 9, 20230688DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 2, 2023
May 9, 20230712DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 2, 2023
May 9, 20230744DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 1, 2023
May 9, 20230761EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 1, 2023
May 9, 20230867FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 2, 2023
May 9, 20230880JStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 7, 2023
Mar 15, 20220679DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 13, 2022
Mar 15, 20220684EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 13, 2022
Mar 15, 20220688GStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 13, 2022
Mar 15, 20220689GStandardPast Non-ComplianceFeb 24, 2022
Mar 15, 20220692GStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 13, 2022
Mar 15, 20220880EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 13, 2022

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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