Briarwood Health Center by Harborview, LLC
3888 Lavista Road, Tucker, GA 30084 · De Kalb County · (770) 938-5740
100 certified beds, about 94 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1984
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
1 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 115322 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 25, 2025, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Georgia average is 5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 11 health citations since May 2021 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.65 hours per resident per day, against 3.56 across Georgia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.23 of those hours.
42.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Georgia average 46.0%).
CMS links it to Harborview Health Systems, an affiliated group of 22 nursing homes.
Health inspections
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.
005/21
603/23
201/24
204/25
109/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
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 11 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
11D
0E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
September 22, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident and staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Resident Rights, the facility failed to ensure that resident's verbal concerns were communicated in a grievance form for two of 11 sampled residents (R) (R4 and R5). The deficient practice had the potential for resident's concerns not to be addressed. Findings Include:A review of the policy titled Resident Rights with a revision date of February 2021 revealed under Resident Rights: .9. Grievances The resident has the right to: a. Voice grievances to the facility or other agency or entity that hears grievances without discrimination or reprisal. Such grievances include those with respect to care and treatment which has been furnished as well as that which has not been furnished; and the behavior of staff fand of other residents; [...]
April 25, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff and resident interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled Resident Rights, the facility failed to provide the residents with a private space during the monthly resident council meetings. Specifically, the space provided by the facility did not have a closeable door or barrier that prevented staff or visitors from interrupting or interfering with resident/group council meetings. This had the potential to affect all the residents in the facility. The facility census was 89 residents.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of facility's policy Medication Administration, the facility failed to ensure the medication error rate was less than 5%. There were two errors with 37 opportunities for one of five Residents (R) (R2) observed during medication administration pass. The medication error rate was 5.41%.
January 19, 2024Complaint inspection, Infection control · 2 citations
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interviews, and review of the policy titled Abuse and Neglect - Clinical Protocol, the facility failed to ensure one resident (R) (R17) was provided incontinent care from Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) KK, who neglected to provide incontinent care during her work shift. Specifically, R17 experienced psychosocial harm, as a result of having to lay in a soiled adult brief for approximately 12 hours. The sample size was 14.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, resident and staff interviews, and review of the policies titled Incontinence Policy and Activities of Daily Living (ADL), the facility failed to ensure that activities of daily living (ADL) was provided for three of 17 sampled residents (R) (R13, R16 and R17) related to incontinent care. This failure has the potential to affect the resident's comfort and increase the risk of infection.
March 7, 2023Standard inspection · 6 citations
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and a review of the facility's policy titled, admission Criteria, review, the facility failed to ensure the Level 1 Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) included accurate mental health diagnoses for 2 of 4 residents (R) (#61 and #50) reviewed for PASARR assessments.
- D Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff and resident representative interviews, record review, and a review of the facility's policy titled, Transfer or Discharge, Resident Initiated, the facility failed to ensure a discharge plan was developed by an interdisciplinary team based on the resident's needs and was discussed with the resident/resident's representative to ensure a safe discharge for 1 of 4 residents (R) (#88) reviewed for discharge. Specifically, the facility discharged R#88 on 01/30/2023 without a discharge plan that included ensuring the resident's destination met the resident's health and safety needs, referrals for medical equipment and home health services were made, and arrangements for medications, tube feeding, and follow up appointments were made.
- D Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and a review of the facility's policy titled, Transfer or Discharge, Resident Initiated, the facility failed to properly discharge 1 of 4 residents (R) (#88) reviewed for discharge summary. The failure resulted in the resident being discharged home without essential medical equipment, specifically a wheelchair.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews, record review, and a review of the facility policy titled, Resident Showers, the facility failed to provide activities of daily living (ADL) care to ensure good grooming and personal hygiene for 1 of 6 residents (R) (#21) reviewed for ADL care. The failure had the potential to negatively impact residents quality of life.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and a review of the facility policy titled, Wound Treatment Management, the facility failed to provide treatment and services to promote healing for 2 of 4 residents (R) (#68 and #249) reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility failed to assess R#68's heels weekly after non-blanchable redness was identified to both heels on 01/28/2023. In addition, the facility failed to assess R#249's pressure ulcers upon readmission to the facility and failed to ensure treatment to the pressure ulcers was provided as ordered by the physician.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Administering Medications,, the facility failed to provide pharmacy services to ensure the accurate acquiring of drugs to meet the needs of residents for 1 of 2 residents (R) (#250) reviewed for pain.
May 20, 2021Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 4 on March 7, 2023.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- E Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
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 | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.65 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.23 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.96 | 3.10 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.30 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.12 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 42.1% | 46.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 66.7% | 44.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.59 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
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 3.92 on weekdays and 2.96 on weekends, 24% 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 3.82 in April to June 2025 to 3.65 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 | 3.65 | 0.23 | 3.92 | 2.96 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 94 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.97 | 0.27 | 4.21 | 3.37 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 92 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.94 | 0.45 | 4.23 | 3.22 | 0.0% | 3 of 92 | 96 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.82 | 0.21 | 4.05 | 3.23 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 95 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Georgia, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.50 | 0.46 | 3.68 | 3.03 | 3.3% | 0.6% 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.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.9 | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.9 | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.6 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.2 | 19.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 32.3 | 25.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.9 | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BRIARWOOD HEALTH CENTER BY HARBORVIEW, LLC. CMS links this home to Harborview Health Systems, a group of 22 nursing homes averaging 2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ga Nc 14, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 04/01/2022 |
| Akers, Baren | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 04/01/2022 | |
| Englander, David | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2022 | |
| Leibowitz, Chaim | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2022 |
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.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 19, 2024: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on March 7, 2023: "PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities"
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 22, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 25, 2025: "Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.96 hours per resident per day, below the Georgia average of 3.10.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Harborview Decatur Decatur, 3.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- A.g. Rhodes Home Wesley Woods Atlanta, 3.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Decatur Center for Nursing and Healing LLC Decatur, 3.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Pruitthealth - Brookhaven Atlanta, 4.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 41 citations
- Stone Mountain Run of Journey LLC Stone Mountain, 4.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Parkside at Budd Terrace Operating Company LLC Atlanta, 5.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 37 citations
Georgia contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Georgia. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-866-552-4464. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: GaMap2Care, Find a Facility, where Georgia publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Briarwood Health Center by Harborview, LLC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Briarwood Health Center by Harborview, LLC 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Briarwood Health Center by Harborview, LLC get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 25, 2025. The Georgia average is 5.
- Has Briarwood Health Center by Harborview, LLC been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Briarwood Health Center by Harborview, LLC accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Briarwood Health Center by Harborview, LLC?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers, and links the home to Harborview Health Systems. Legal business name: BRIARWOOD HEALTH CENTER BY HARBORVIEW, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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