Briarwood Health Care Center
1440 Vine St · Denver, CO · 80206 · 3033990350
201 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.87 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $9,110 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G July 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Past Non-Compliance · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected October 27, 2024 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 9, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 7, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2023
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected May 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected June 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2023
Provide 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.
Corrected June 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2023
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected June 2, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2023
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2023
Ensure 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.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 9, 2023
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected June 2, 2023 · Administration
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Actual harm · G March 15, 2022
Provide 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.
Corrected April 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 15, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 24, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 15, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2022
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 15, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 15, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 13, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 16, 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065255 · certified since February 17, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.