BRIARWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER

Briarwood Health Care Center is a licensed nursing care facility located at 1440 Vine St in Denver, Colorado (80206). The facility operates as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 201 certified beds, placing it among the larger skilled nursing facilities in the Denver area. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Briarwood Health Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting a performance in line with national norms. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating above-average staffing levels relative to peer facilities. The quality measure rating reaches 5 stars, the highest rating available, suggesting strong performance across the clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. These ratings are based on data submitted to and verified by CMS and are updated periodically. Briarwood Health Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal health coverage programs. As a dually certified facility, it is subject to federal oversight and compliance standards associated with both programs. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (303) 399-0350 to inquire about current availability, private pay options, and any additional insurance arrangements the facility may accommodate. When compared to national benchmarks, Briarwood Health Care Center performs at or above average across most rating categories. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 4 stars places it above that baseline. The 5-star quality measure rating is particularly notable, as it represents the top tier of performance in that domain. The 3-star health inspection rating aligns with the national midpoint, while the 4-star staffing rating indicates a higher-than-average staffing presence. Taken together, the CMS data positions Briarwood Health Care Center as a facility with above-average overall performance relative to the national skilled nursing facility landscape. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for detailed inspection reports and historical rating trends.