Briarwood Health Care Center

Briarwood Health Care Center is a nursing home in Iowa City, IA. It offers rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care, with skilled therapy services for patients transitioning from a hospital setting who plan to return to their previous level of independence. Each patient is evaluated by a team of nursing and therapy staff to create an individualized plan of care aimed at helping the resident reach the highest level of functioning possible. The center accepts Medicare and private insurance for those recovering from a sudden illness or surgery. It holds a rating of 3.20 based on 13 reviews.

Briarwood Health Care Center has been locally owned and operated by Jason and Kristin Solberg since December 2010. The center has won the Governor's Award for Quality Care. Kristin Birch, RN, serves as Director of Nursing, with Ashley Walsh, RN, as Assistant Director of Nursing. Dr. John Rachow of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics serves as Medical Director. A consultant dietician tracks resident diets, intake, weight loss and gain, and wounds. The center eases the transition from living at home by getting to know each resident and incorporating cultures, family history, and personal interests into daily care. Respite residents can take part in the activities, outings, and events available to long-term residents while receiving needed care and supervision. Additional services include social services, podiatry and optometry, housekeeping and laundry, and a beauty and barber shop.

The center sits on Greenwood Dr, about 0.1 miles from Brookland Park and 0.2 miles from Benton Hill Park. University Lake is roughly 0.3 miles away, as are Melrose Avenue and South Grand Avenue, and Highway 1 West is about 0.4 miles from the facility.

Briarwood Health Care Center provides substantial employment opportunities in professional, licensed, supportive, and administrative roles, and states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age.

Services:

• Long-Term Care
• Rehabilitation
• Respite Care