1440 Vine St., Denver, CO 80206 · Denver County · (303) 399-0350
201 certified beds, about 88 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1989
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 065255 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on October 3, 2024, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Colorado average is 8.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 22 health citations since March 2022, 5 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $9,110 in the last three years; the largest was $9,110, and the latest is dated July 16, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.90 hours per resident per day, against 3.72 across Colorado and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.71 of those hours.
44.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Colorado average 47.1%).
CMS links it to Life Care Centers of America, an affiliated group of 194 nursing homes.
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 22 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure one (#5) of 12 residents reviewed for medication management were free from significant medication errors out of 12 sample residents. Resident #5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of hemiplegia and hemiparesis (weakness and paralysis on one side of the body) following cerebrovascular disease (a condition that affects the blood vessels in the brain) and epilepsy (seizure disorder). On 6/7/25 the facility received a delivery from the pharmacy. Licensed practical nurse (LPN) #1 signed for the delivery and did not open the box to check the contents. LPN #1 placed the box in the medication room. When LPN #1 went to administer Resident #5's Dilantin medication (a medication used to prevent seizures) on 6/20/25 and 6/21/25, she was unable to locate the medication. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure two residents (Resident (R)51 and R72) out two residents observed with catheter bags out of 20 sampled residents reviewed had dignity bags for their use of a foley catheter. This failure had the potential to cause embarrassment and loss of dignity to the two residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure four residents (Resident (R) 2, R6, R30, and R41) out of a total sample of 20 residents reviewed for respiratory services received appropriate care of their oxygen tubing. This created the potential for infection.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure weights were documented for one (Resident (R) 31) of two residents reviewed for dialysis out of a sample of 20 residents. This had the potential for the resident to have unmet care needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure one resident (Resident (R)51) observed out of 20 sampled residents had their call light within reach. This failure had the potential to cause R51 needs to not be met .
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Observations and interviews revealed the nursing staff lacked the knowledge, training, and equipment to manage the residents' routine and emergency blood glucose monitoring needs. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure an effective quality assurance program to identify and address facility compliance concerns was implemented, in order to facilitate improvement in the lives of nursing home residents, through continuous attention to quality of care, quality of life and resident safety. Specifically, the quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) program committee failed to identify and address concerns related to infection control and shared glucometers, quality of care and activities to meet resident needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews the facility failed to ensure three out of four medication refrigerators stored narcotic, non-narcotic medications and biologicals in accordance with accepted professional standards and that only licensed staff had access to resident-prescribed medications. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Ensure controlled medications were in a locked storage area that was permanently secured to the refrigerator; -Ensure the medication cart was locked when the nurse was not at the cart; and, -Ensure food was not stored with medications.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews the facility failed to ensure the nursing services were provided by individuals who had the skills, experience, knowledge and proper licensure to meet the residents' needs. Specifically, the facility failed to monitor unlicensed student nurses during medication administration with a resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure one (#10) of one resident reviewed for activities of daily living of 44 sample residents were provided appropriate treatment and services to maintain or improve their abilities. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure strategies were in place to effectively communicate with Resident #10, who spoke a language other than English.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide appropriate care and services to maintain the activities of daily living for one (#54) of five residents who required extensive assistance out of 44 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to provide regular nail care for Resident #54.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide an ongoing program to support residents in their choice activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, encouraging both independence and interaction in the community for one (#9) out of three residents reviewed for activity programming out of 44 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Provide meaningful activities for Resident #9 while the resident was alone in her room; and, -Update the resident activity's and social program care plan with individualized meaningful person centered interventions to meet Resident #9's recreational needs and preferences.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure two out of two residents (#2 and #28) of 44 sample residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice and the comprehensive person-centered care plan. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Provide positioning assistance and monitoring of air mattress for proper inflation for comfort and skin integrity for Resident #2; and, -Ensure medical orders were followed for thrombo-embolic deterrent (TED) hose for Resident #28.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure one (#61) of two residents with limited mobility reviewed for range of motion (ROM) and splinting application receives consistent treatment and services to increase range of motion and/or to prevent further decrease in range of motion, out of 44 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #61 received: -Consistent regular restorative services as prescribed in the computerized physician's orders (CPO) and restorative nursing referral (see record review below); -A plan for contracture management services for hand and wrist contractures (a condition of shortening and hardening of muscles, tendons, or other tissue, often leading to deformity and rigidity of joints) to maintain the current level of function/mobility and prevent worsening of contractures; [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure timely physician visits for one (#55) of five residents reviewed out of 44 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #55 was seen by the physician once every 30 days for the first 90 days following admission to the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident diagnosed with dementia, received the appropriate treatment and services to attain or maintain his or her highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for one (#28) resident reviewed for dementia care out of 44 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to address Resident #28's wandering behavior, who had a diagnosis of dementia.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure one (#58) of four residents reviewed for range of motion (ROM) and mobility out of 26 sample residents received appropriate treatment and services to prevent further decrease in ROM and mobility. Resident #58 admitted to the facility for long term care on 11/8/21 with diagnoses of muscle weakness, abnormality of gait and mobility, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and lack of coordination. The resident required staff assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and was admitted to the facility with a contracture in his right hand (as indicated by staff interviews and minimum data assessment 11/12/21). The facility failed to assess, provide services to maintain or improve his ADLs to include his swallowing function. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review the facility failed to ensure the environment was free of accidents and hazards and failed to provide adequate supervision and assistance to prevent an accident for one (#25) of four out of 26 sample residents. Resident #25 had a known history of elopement and wandering behaviors. Resident #25 often verbalized she was looking for something in attempts to leave the unit. The facility failed to implement measures to ensure her safety with her wandering, attempting to leave the unit and history of elopement. Resident #25 was assisted on 2/23/22 by a male resident to the elevator at around 9:45 p.m. where he reported to staff he sent the resident down on the elevator. The facility staff began looking for her on the unit and other units. About an hour and 15 minutes later, Resident #25 was found in the boiler room in the basement of the facility. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed ensure one (#58) of five out of 26 sample residents received the care and services necessary to meet their nutrition needs and to maintain their highest level of physical well-being. Resident #58 admitted to the facility for long term care on 11/8/21 with diagnosis of malnutrition and dysphagia (swallowing trouble). The resident had a BMI of 16.6 (underweight being 18.5 or less) when he was admitted to the facility, which indicated he was underweight. The resident had a loose fitting bottom denture causing chewing difficulty. According to the registered dietitian, she was aware the resident had weight loss prior to being admitted to the facility. The resident was at nutritional risk due to previous weight loss, malnutrition and with swallowing trouble. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure one (#36) of three residents, received medication management treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan for 26 sample residents reviewed. Specifically, the facility failed to follow current physician orders to hold Metoprolol (blood pressure medication) when Resident #36 ' s blood pressure and heart rate were outside of parameter ranges to give the medication.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were established and maintained to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment to help prevent the possible development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Ensure the residents were practicing proper hand hygiene before meals and staff wore personal protective equipment (PPE); -Ensure resident's personal items were marked; and, -Ensure the housekeeping staff cleaned resident rooms appropriately.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide an ongoing program to support residents in their choice activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, encouraging both independence and interaction for one (#38) of three out of 26 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to invite and offer activities of choice to Residents #38.
23 fire safety citations on file: 2 on October 3, 2024, 11 on May 9, 2023, 10 on March 15, 2022.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.90 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.71 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.52 | 3.29 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.38 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.80 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 44.3% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 21.4% | 44.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.41 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.05 on weekdays and 3.52 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.90 in April to June 2025 to 3.90 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.90 | 0.71 | 4.05 | 3.52 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 88 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.87 | 0.70 | 4.02 | 3.50 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 89 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.88 | 0.78 | 4.00 | 3.57 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 81 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.90 | 0.73 | 4.02 | 3.62 | 2.3% | 0 of 91 | 80 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Colorado, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.59 | 0.76 | 3.75 | 3.18 | 5.9% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $22.78 | $21.42 to $24.00 | 22,240 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $35.52 | $29.76 to $38.37 | 4,920 |
| Registered nurses | $48.20 | $40.67 to $52.37 | 54,490 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Colorado | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.4 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.9 | 13.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.5 | 20.0 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.9 | 20.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.9 | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Briarwood Health Care Center's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (44.7% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
44.7% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · Colorado: 39 better, 8 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 35 eligible stays.
11.2% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · Colorado: 3 better, 0 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 52 eligible stays.
7.9% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · Colorado: 4 better, 0 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 28 eligible stays.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Median of homes: Colorado65.0% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 13 residents counted.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Median of homes: Colorado0.0% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 16 residents counted.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Median of homes: Colorado0.0% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 16 residents counted.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Median of homes: Colorado99.5% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 7 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.. CMS links this home to Life Care Centers of America, a group of 194 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson, Zachary | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 09/02/2025 | |
| Schmidt, Derek | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Wells, Amy | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/11/2015 | |
| Fletcher, Todd | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Lay, Lisa | Corporate director | Individual | 04/24/2017 | |
| Preston, Aubrey | Corporate director | Individual | 03/06/2025 | |
| Swanker, Richard | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Ziegler, James | Corporate director | Individual | 09/18/2001 | |
| Cross, Cindy | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/21/1994 | |
| Fletcher, Todd | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/02/2020 | |
| Henry, Terry | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/16/1999 | |
| Lay, Lisa | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/09/2018 | |
| Preston, Aubrey | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/06/2025 | |
| Swanker, Richard | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2011 | |
| Thurmond, Joan | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/22/2000 | |
| Ziegler, James | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/16/1999 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/1991 | |
| Blanchard, Thomas | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/04/2018 | |
| Dickson, Zachary | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/02/2025 | |
| Fletcher, Todd | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Lay, Lisa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/24/2017 | |
| Preston, Aubrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/06/2025 | |
| Schmidt, Derek | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Swanker, Richard | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Wells, Amy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/11/2015 | |
| Ziegler, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/18/2001 | |
| Cross, Cindy | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 06/19/2026 | |
| Blanchard, Thomas | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/26/2025 | |
| Dickson, Zachary | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/30/2026 | |
| Preston, Aubrey | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/31/1988 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
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