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Briarwood Healthcare Center

605 Greenwood Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246

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Briarwood Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Iowa City, Iowa. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  4. Health inspection on June 10, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  6. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  7. Fire safety inspection on December 3, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2025.

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  8. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  10. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  11. Health inspection on October 10, 2024

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.

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  12. Fire safety inspection on October 10, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.

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  13. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  14. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  15. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  16. Health inspection on August 10, 2023

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2023.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2023.

    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2023.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2023.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2023.

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  17. Fire safety inspection on August 10, 2023

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2023.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.

    • Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(319) 338-7912
Last standard health inspection
December 3, 2025 (11 months ago)
Certified beds
62
Residents per day, on average
53.2
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Briarwood Management INC
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (9 vs 21).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • RAMOS, AMANDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/09/2005
  • SCHMIDT-SOLBERG, KRISTINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2010
  • SOLBERG, JASONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2010

Questions

When was Briarwood Healthcare Center last inspected?

CMS lists December 3, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Briarwood Healthcare Center have?

CMS lists 9 health citations since August 10, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Briarwood Healthcare Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Briarwood Healthcare Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Briarwood Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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