Public Record
Briarwood Healthcare Center
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 62
- Avg. residents per day
- 51.6
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 13
- Inspections on file
- 5
- Last inspection
- 2025-12-03
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Citations
13 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0161Generalpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
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- View inspection reportInspection8 deficiencies
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FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Briarwood Healthcare Center?
- Briarwood Healthcare Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Iowa City, IA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 165172.
- What is the CMS rating for Briarwood Healthcare Center?
- Briarwood Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Briarwood Healthcare Center have?
- Briarwood Healthcare Center is certified for 62 beds. It serves an average of 51.6 residents per day.
- How many citations does Briarwood Healthcare Center have?
- Briarwood Healthcare Center has 13 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Briarwood Healthcare Center last inspected?
- Briarwood Healthcare Center was last inspected on December 3, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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