Iowa City, IA

Briarwood Healthcare Center

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

605 Greenwood Drive, Iowa City, IA

(319) 338-7912

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

62

Certified beds

Average residents

53

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1992-07-06

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.62

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.48

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.88

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.60

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

39%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.5	1.5 1 pts worse	1.9 0.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.9	2.1 0.2 pts better	1.8 0.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	94.0% 6 pts better	93.4% 6.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	95.2% 4.8 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.1%	3.7% 2.6 pts better	3.3% 2.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	4.6%	4.0% 0.6 pts worse	11.4% 6.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	4.2%	4.9% 0.7 pts better	5.4% 1.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	11.4%	20.6% 9.2 pts better	19.6% 8.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	3.5%	19.8% 16.3 pts better	16.7% 13.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2% 0.2 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	14.0%	18.5% 4.5 pts better	16.3% 2.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	18.9%	18.3% 0.6 pts worse	14.9% 4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	3.7%	1.7% 2 pts worse	1.0% 2.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	5.6%	2.5% 3.1 pts worse	1.7% 3.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	32.7%	26.0% 6.7 pts worse	19.8% 12.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	0.0%	4.3% 4.3 pts better	5.1% 5.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	84.3% 15.7 pts better	81.7% 18.3 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	5.9%	13.1% 7.2 pts better	12.0% 6.1 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	4.4%	1.9% 2.5 pts worse	1.6% 2.8 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	73.3% 26.7 pts better	79.7% 20.3 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	29.1%	21.3% 7.8 pts worse	23.9% 5.2 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-03 · Fire 2025-12-03

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-10-10 · Fire 2024-10-10

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-08-10 · Fire 2023-08-10

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-03

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-12-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-10

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-10-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-08-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-09-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-08-22

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-10

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-10

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-10

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-10-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-08-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-08-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-08-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-08-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2023-08-14

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Schmidt-Solberg, Kristin

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

48% 1 facilities 2010-12-01

Solberg, Jason

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

48% 1 facilities 2010-12-01

Wilkes, James

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

5% 3 facilities 2010-12-01

Birch, Kristin