BRIARWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER (DENVER, CO) has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures (5 stars) and staffing (4 stars), but a middling health inspection score (3 stars). It had $9,110 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, and reported nurse staffing of 3.87 hours per resident per day is below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: July 16, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $9,110recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8711.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.70
Licensed practical nurses
0.73
Nurse aides
2.44
Weekend nursing
3.50
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 15%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
18.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
3.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.8%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
76.6%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited March 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited March 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $9,110 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $9,110 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jul 16, 2025
$9,110
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.5 stars avg
Occupancy
88.5 residents on an average day (44% of 201 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 37 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.