nursing home in Iowa City, IA
Briarwood Healthcare Center
605 Greenwood Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246 · (319) 338-7912
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Briarwood Healthcare Center at a glance
Briarwood Healthcare Center is a 62-bed for-profit nursing home in Iowa City, Iowa (Johnson County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 3, 2025) found 1 health citation. The Iowa average is 6.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 43.8% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 62
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- July 6, 1992
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Johnson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165172
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.88 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.58 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.76 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.70 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 43.8% | 44% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 7 | 54.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $19,286 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 62 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 52 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 84.2% | 81.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.5% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 4.1% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 4.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 15.6% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 13.2% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 5.9% | 4.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 10.9% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 33.1% | 25.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.5% | 94% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 73.3% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.7% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 2, 2026 |
| December 3, 2025 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 12, 2025 |
| October 10, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 23, 2024 |
| October 10, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 23, 2024 |
| October 10, 2024 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 23, 2024 |
| October 10, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 23, 2024 |
| August 10, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 23, 2023 |
| August 10, 2023 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 15, 2023 |
| August 10, 2023 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 22, 2023 |
| August 10, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 14, 2023 |
| August 10, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 14, 2023 |
| August 10, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 14, 2023 |
| August 10, 2023 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 14, 2023 |
| August 10, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 14, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHMIDT-SOLBERG, KRISTIN Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 48% | 12/01/2010 |
| SOLBERG, JASON Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 48% | 12/01/2010 |
| BCG HOLDINGS INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| BLUERIDGE INVESTMENTS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2010 |
| BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| CATTAIL BCG LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| CATTAIL INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| DAHM, KNAPP & ASSOCIATES PC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2011 |
| EBERLY, SCOTT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2025 |
| ECSI INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| MAAS, KIMBERLY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2024 |
| ONR NATIONAL SPEECH PATHOLOGY INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2008 |
| PM ACQUISITION LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| RT 2.0 LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2017 |
| SCHMIDT-SOLBERG, KRISTIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2025 |
| SOLBERG, JASON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2025 |
| WILKES, JAMES Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| WILKES, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2015 |
| SCHMIDT-SOLBERG, KRISTIN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2015 |
| SOLBERG, JASON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2015 |
| BIRCH, KRISTIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/04/2019 |
| EBERLY, SCOTT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| PETTITT, SUSAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/27/2015 |
| RAMOS, AMANDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2005 |
| SCHMIDT-SOLBERG, KRISTIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2010 |
| SOLBERG, JASON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2010 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Briarwood Healthcare Center's rating?
Briarwood Healthcare Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Iowa nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Briarwood Healthcare Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Briarwood Healthcare Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Briarwood Healthcare Center?
It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Briarwood Healthcare Center and how do I contact it?
Briarwood Healthcare Center is at 605 Greenwood Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246. Phone: (319) 338-7912.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.