Briarwood Healthcare Center

Briarwood Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 605 Greenwood Drive in Iowa City, Iowa (ZIP code 52246), within Johnson County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. Briarwood Healthcare Center has a total of 62 certified beds, making it a mid-sized care setting within its region. The facility has received an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. This rating system is maintained by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and draws on three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 5 out of 5, reflecting survey results from state and federal inspections conducted over the most recent three-year period. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, which accounts for the hours of care provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, which is derived from clinical data points related to resident health outcomes, such as rates of falls, pressure ulcers, and hospital readmissions. Briarwood Healthcare Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet eligibility requirements. Families and individuals seeking placement should contact the facility directly to verify current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional payment options that may be available. When compared to national benchmarks, Briarwood Healthcare Center's overall 5-star rating is notably above the national average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating of 5 stars similarly surpasses the national average, while its staffing rating of 4 stars also exceeds average levels. The quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. These figures are sourced from CMS data and reflect a specific point-in-time snapshot. Ratings are updated periodically, and interested parties are encouraged to consult the most current CMS data when making care decisions.