Briarwood Health Care Center

1440 Vine St, Denver CO, 80206

Resident Review Score
7
|
Loved
Starting price

$2,252

For this area
$$$
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Briarwood Health Care Center is a nursing home in Denver, CO, with 201 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Briarwood Health Care Center offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Briarwood Health Care Center offers vision and dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $2,252 and range up to $9,247 per month. The average price in the community is $5,750, which is greater than the average cost of $5,373 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional care or services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.8 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.5 hours with licensed nurses (0.7 by an RN and 0.9 by an LPN) and 2.3 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has various activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are 24 hospitals within 25 miles of Briarwood Health Care Center. The two closest hospitals are Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center, which is 0.6 miles away, and Saint Joseph Hospital, which is 0.7 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 2, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 2. The quality rating for this facility is 4 and the staff rating is 4.

Some of the key amenities available at Briarwood Health Care Center are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Housekeeping
  • Activity Center
  • Beauty & Barber

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(303) 399-0350

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Pricing for Briarwood Health Care Center

$5,373Avg. Local Starting Price
Briarwood Health Care Center$2,252

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$5,815
  • In Denver$5,373
  • In CO$5,473

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Resident Review Score
7
|
Loved
#15 in Denver, CO
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved16
Loved1
Good0
Average1
Below Average9

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received high praise from families and individuals for its exceptional care and compassionate staff. Many reviewers have shared heartfelt experiences about the attentive and personalized care their loved ones received, highlighting the professionalism and kindness of the nursing staff and various team members. The rehabilitation services offered, including physical and occupational therapy, have been commended for helping residents achieve their goals, and the environment is frequently described as friendly, engaging, and accommodating to the needs and preferences of its residents. From the onset of admission, families felt welcomed and supported, noting the seamless transition and the staff's effort to make residents feel at home. The personal stories shared about the care provided to family members during their final days touch on the respect, love, and dignity that the staff extends towards residents and their families, emphasizing the community's commitment to providing a comforting and nurturing environment.
However, amidst the overwhelmingly positive feedback, there were some concerns noted, particularly regarding the discrepancy between the online portrayal of the facility's accommodations and the reality experienced by one family, suggesting an area for improvement in marketing transparency. Moreover, the emphasis on the community's cleanliness, delicious food, and the quick, kind response of the nursing team were consistent across reviews, reassurances for those considering this community for their loved ones. The narrative also includes praise for the effective communication and infectious care ethos observed during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, illustrating the community's adaptability and unwavering dedication to both safety and quality of care.
In summary, this community stands out for its dedicated staff, exceptional care, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere that resonates through the experiences of those who have engaged with the facility. Despite a minor issue regarding expectations of room appearances, the consensus indicates an environment where residents not only receive top-notch care but are also treated with utmost dignity and love, making it a highly recommended option for long-term or transitional care.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Briarwood Health Care Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

201
89.9

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

2
3

Local Avg

health inspection

2
2.9

Local Avg

quality

3
3.7

Local Avg

staff

4
2.9

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
0.4

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
0.6

Local Avg

fines

3
3.1

Local Avg

amount of fines

$67,148
$39,515

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

2
1.4

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
3.4

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.2

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

1
0.6

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

55
57.3

Local Avg

registered nurses

39
51.8

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.8

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    BRIARWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    65255

  • Provider SSA county code

    150

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    February 17, 1989

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Briarwood Health Care Center

Outdoor Areas
Housekeeping
Activity Center
Beauty & Barber

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

0 Health Complaint Deficienceis

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Complaints Reported

0 Total Fines Imposed

0 Total Incidents Reported

2 Health Standard Deficiencies

2 Total Complaints Reported

2 Total Deficiencies Reported

Occupancy

201 Total Units

60 Current Occupants

64 Total Units

85 Current Occupants

Safety

24-hour Security

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Arts & Crafts

Clubs & Communities

Library & Computer Lounge

Social Outings

Tv / Movie Nights

Care

Arthritis

Assisted Living

Bariatric Care

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Dental Care

Dialysis

Dysphagia Therapy

Hospice

Hospice Care

Independent Living

IV Therapy

Laundry / Dry Cleaning

Medication Coordination

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Ostomy Care

Oxygen Therapy

Pain Management

Palliative Care

Podiatry Services

Restorative Nursing Care

Speech Therapy

Stroke Care

Stroke Rehabilitation

Tracheostomy Care

Vision Care

Wound Management: Providing The Special Care Our Diabetic Patients Or Those With Thinner And Frailer Skin May Require As We Age While Focusing On The Entire Patient Including Nutrition, Hydration And Mobility.

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Maintenance

Accommodations

Cable TV

Flexible Visiting Hours

Gift Shop

Housekeeping

Outdoor Areas

Outdoor Garden

Pet Friendly

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 02/17/1989

Medicare Participant Since 07/06/1992

Dining & Nutrition

Meals Provided

Neighborhood

Saint Louis University Hospital

Hospitals

Kindred Hospital-Denver

1920 High St

Distance: 0.5 miles

Eating Recovery Center A Behavioral Hospital

1830 Franklin Street Suite 500

Distance: 0.5 miles

Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital

1835 Franklin St

Distance: 0.6 miles

Churches

The Redemptorists

2130 East 14th Avenue, Denver

Distance: 0.1 miles

St Barnabas Episcopal Church

1280 Vine Street, Denver

Distance: 0.2 miles

Unity Temple of Practical

1555 Race Street, Denver

Distance: 0.2 miles

Resident Review Score
7.9
|
Loved
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