BRIARWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER
1440 VINE ST, DENVER, CO 80206 · CCN 065255
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 201
- Avg residents/day
- 80.7
- Phone
- 3033990350
Inspection history vs Colorado & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Colorado avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-10-03 | 5 | 8.7 | 9.5 | -3.7 better |
| 2 | 2023-05-09 | 11 | 8.7 | 9.8 | +2.3 worse |
| 3 | 2022-03-15 | 6 | 7.5 | 9.3 | -1.5 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Environmental | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.88 | 44.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.78 | 35.7% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.50 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $47,867
- Number of fines
- 2
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (22)1 immediate jeopardy4 actual harm
- GF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-07-16 · Health
Actual harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2024-10-03 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0659Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-06-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-06-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-06-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-06-07
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2022-03-15 · Health · corrected 2022-04-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-03-15 · Health · corrected 2022-04-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2022-03-15 · Health · corrected 2022-04-13
Actual harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-03-15 · Health · corrected 2022-02-24
Actual harm
- GF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2022-03-15 · Health · corrected 2022-04-13
Actual harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-03-15 · Health · corrected 2022-04-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1976-01-06 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1991-07-01 |
| BLANCHARD, THOMAS | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-01-04 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-05-01 |
| HOYLE, HOLLIE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2010-06-28 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-04-24 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-03-06 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-08-01 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-01-01 |
| WELLS, AMY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-05-11 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2001-09-18 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-05-01 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-04-24 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2025-03-06 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-01-01 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2001-09-18 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1994-04-21 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-11-02 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1999-08-16 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-02-09 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2025-03-06 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2011-04-01 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2000-09-22 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1999-08-16 |
Other facilities in DENVER
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| SUITES AT CLERMONT PARK CARE CENTER, THE | ★★★★★ | 63 |
| SOUTH VALLEY POST ACUTE REHABILITATION | ★★★★★ | 106 |
| PARKVIEW CARE CENTER | ★★★★★ | 73 |
| BERKLEY MANOR CARE CENTER | ★★★★★ | 118 |
| SLOAN'S LAKE REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★★★★ | 42 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.