Briarwood Healthcare Center
Iowa City, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165172) · 62 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 338-7912 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Briarwood Healthcare Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Briarwood Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.88 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.
Briarwood Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Briarwood Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, first approved for certification on July 6, 1992. The facility is certified for 62 beds and reports an average daily population of 52.2 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation. No chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
According to CMS Care Compare, Briarwood Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average overall rating of 3.07. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.88 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS data show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility — no federal fines on record — and no payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is present in the data provided for this facility. CMS records do not indicate an ownership change within the past 12 months.
This profile is drawn solely from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Briarwood Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Briarwood Healthcare Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.88 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours, with 43.8% nursing staff turnover and a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Briarwood Healthcare Center is certified for 62 beds with an average of 52.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on July 6, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data; please contact the facility at 3193387912 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3193387912 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165172?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.