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Briarwood Health Care Center
1440 Vine St., Denver, CO 80206
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Briarwood Health Care Center Description
Briarwood Health Care Center is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in Denver, Colorado and is part of the Life Care Centers of America network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 making it the 50th highest rated community in the city out of 9 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Skilled Nursing
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Staff at Briarwood has been impeccable, especially during the pandemic, showing genuine care for their patients.
- Many reviewers commend the compassionate care provided for both long and short-term stays, highlighting the staff's attentiveness and friendliness.
- Several families expressed gratitude for the high-quality care their loved ones received, mentioning the facility's cleanliness and pleasant environment.
- Some reviews highlight the exceptional team and social workers, noting their dedication and the positive impact on residents' well-being.
- Visitors and families appreciate the facility's layout, which promotes a more intimate and accessible environment for residents.
- Many acknowledge the hard work of the CNA's and staff in maintaining cleanliness and addressing any issues promptly.
Negative Reviews:
- Some reviews criticize the facility's cleanliness and maintenance, mentioning unpleasant odors and outdated areas.
- There are complaints about the lack of communication and accessibility for family members wishing to contact their loved ones.
- Concerns were raised about the treatment of residents and staff, including issues with room assignments and the provision of necessary care.
- A few reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with the discrepancy between the facility's online portrayal and their actual experience.
Mixed Feedback:
- While many reviews praise the staff's friendliness and the quality of care, others highlight areas needing improvement, such as facility upkeep and resident engagement.
- The facility's response to COVID-19 received mixed reactions, with some appreciating the measures taken and others concerned about the impact on visitation and resident care.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Feb. 17, 1989
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 201
Total current residents: 82
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 3
Total cost of fines: $42377
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
Scope | |||
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Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2023-06-05 | 2023-06-23 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
2023-06-05 | 2023-06-21 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
2023-06-05 | 2023-06-25 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
2023-06-05 | 2023-06-21 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
2023-06-05 | 2023-06-26 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
2023-06-05 | 2023-06-25 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
2023-06-05 | 2023-06-25 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
2023-06-05 | 2023-06-23 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
2023-06-05 | 2023-06-30 | E | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
2023-06-05 | 2023-06-27 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
2023-06-05 | 2023-06-21 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
2022-04-14 | 2022-06-07 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
2022-04-14 | 2022-06-07 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
2022-04-14 | 2022-06-07 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
2022-04-14 | 2022-06-07 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
2022-04-14 | 2022-06-07 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
2022-04-14 | 2022-06-07 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
2022-04-14 | 2022-06-07 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
2022-04-14 | 2022-06-07 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
2022-04-14 | 2022-06-07 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. |
2022-04-14 | 2022-06-07 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-04-19 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-04-27 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Provide large enough exits. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Install resident room doors of proper design and width. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-04-19 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-04-19 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Construct fire resistant interior walls. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-04-21 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-04-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-04-19 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-04-16 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | D | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-04-16 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-03-31 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
2021-02-03 | 2021-04-19 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2023-05-09 | 2023-05-31 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. |
2023-05-09 | 2023-06-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
2023-05-09 | 2023-05-31 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
2023-05-09 | 2023-06-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
2023-05-09 | 2023-06-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
2023-05-09 | 2023-06-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
2023-05-09 | 2023-06-02 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. |
2023-05-09 | 2023-06-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
2023-05-09 | 2023-06-01 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
2023-05-09 | 2023-06-02 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
2023-05-09 | 2023-06-07 | J | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
2022-03-15 | 2022-04-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
2022-03-15 | 2022-04-13 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
2022-03-15 | 2022-04-13 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
2022-03-15 | 2022-03-15 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
2022-03-15 | 2022-04-13 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
2022-03-15 | 2022-04-13 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
2021-01-14 | 2021-02-10 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
2021-01-14 | 2021-02-10 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
2021-01-14 | 2021-02-10 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
2021-01-14 | 2021-02-10 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
2021-01-14 | 2021-02-10 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
2021-01-14 | 2021-02-10 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
2021-01-14 | 2021-02-10 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
2021-01-14 | 2021-02-10 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
Fines
Fine Date | Fine Amount |
---|---|
2021-01-14 | $9,081 |
2021-11-15 | $650 |
2022-03-15 | $32,646 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Denver which is 1.2 miles away and has a population of 682,545 (medium sized city).
- The average income is $200,935, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 79
- Low Temperature: 34
- Average Temperature: 55.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 68 days of rain, 31 days of snow and 264 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.7 inches a year
- The median age is 34.1 years old, low compared to other cities.
- 4.3% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 16.59% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 8% Black or African-American, 23% Hispanic or Latino, and 62% White.
- The crime rate is 11.05 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.88 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 8.03 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.47 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.52 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 152.0, Moderate Days 122.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 7.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
King Soopers
0.8 miles awayMarczyk Fine Foods
0.9 miles awayNatural Grocers
0.9 miles awaySprouts Farmers Market
0.9 miles awaySafeway
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Bus Stations
York St & E Colfax Ave
0.1 miles awayEast Colfax Avenue & High Street
0.1 miles awayEast Colfax Avenue & Josephine Street
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UMB Bank
0.3 miles awayFirst Bank
0.3 miles awayBank of Denver
0.8 miles awayCredit Union of Colorado
1.1 miles awayChase
1.2 miles awayHospitals
Fillmore Building
0.5 miles awayChildren's Hospital Colorado Uptown Denver
0.5 miles awayKindred Hospital Denver
0.5 miles awayPresbyterian / Saint Luke's Medical Center
0.5 miles awaySaint Paul Health Center
0.6 miles awayPharmacies
Avella Specialty Pharmacy
0.5 miles awaySaint Joseph Clinic Pharmacy
0.7 miles awayKing Soopers Pharmacy
0.8 miles awayWalgreens
0.9 miles awayCapitol Heights Pharmacy
0.9 miles awayDentists
Happy Teeth
0.4 miles awayHoward Dental Center
0.7 miles awayHeather Stamm, DDS
0.8 miles awayDr. Paul L. Legg, DDS
1.3 miles awayBottenbley Cecil J DMD
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Cheesman Park
0.2 miles awayCity Park Esplanade
0.2 miles awayCity Park
0.4 miles awayDenver Botanic Gardens
0.4 miles awayMordecai Children's Garden
0.4 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Unity Temple of Pratical Christianity
0.2 miles awayShopping
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
1.5 miles awayNorthfield
4.5 miles awayStanley Marketplace
4.6 miles awayUniversity Hills Plaza
4.8 miles awayUniversity Hills West
4.8 miles awayCulture
Colfax Events Center
0.2 miles awayCelebrationworks Theater
0.7 miles awayShadow Theatre
0.7 miles awayOgden Theatre
0.7 miles awayBluebird Theater
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Pete's Kitchen
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