Trinicia Everett
Jul 2026
It's always a great experience worshipped with the residents at Briarwood Health Care Center! The staff are so nice and kind amAnd the residents always blesses us!
Briarwood Health Care Center
1440 Vine St
4.4(187 ratings)
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Nearby hospitals
- Within three miles of five major Denver hospitals
- Facility layout
- Pod-style design instead of long hallways
- Rehab services
- Offers both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation
What Families Think
Most reviewers describe Briarwood as a clean, welcoming skilled nursing and rehab facility with friendly, attentive staff who build real relationships with residents and families. A handful of reviewers, however, report serious concerns about communication, visitation policies, and hygiene-related care lapses.
The Good
- Staff described as consistently friendly and attentive
- Facility repeatedly called clean and well maintained
- Consistent care providers build trust with families
- Front desk check-in process adds security
- Strong praise for rehabilitation and discharge coordination
The Bad
- One report of a UTI linked to inadequate hygiene care
- One family described abrupt, unexplained visitation restrictions
- One reviewer questioned whether a physician was actually on-site
- No published pricing information available
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About Briarwood Health Care Center
Briarwood Health Care Center is a skilled nursing home and rehabilitation facility located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood south of downtown Denver, Colorado, just blocks from City Park, Cheesman Park and the Denver Botanical Gardens. Its central location places it within three miles of several of Denver's major hospitals, including Rose Medical Center, Presbyterian/St. Luke's Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, University Hospital and Denver Health.
The community focuses on inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation along with 24-hour skilled nursing care, making it suited for individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or post-operative recovery. Briarwood describes its atmosphere as homelike and cozy, aiming to provide a comfortable setting for residents and patients.
Care at Briarwood is delivered by an in-house team of therapists and nurses who create individualized treatment and care plans based on each resident's or patient's specific needs and goals.
The facility has been named one of U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Nursing Homes.
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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Help Me ChooseReviews
4.4overall · 187 ratings combined
4.4★ on Google (181) · 3.2★ on Yelp (6) · Yelp page ↗
Joyce Walker
Jul 2026
Everyone was very friendly, always smiling and ready to help when I am lost.
Olga Gershovich
Jul 2026
I am looking for long-term care options for my 89-year old mother so I toured the Briarwood Healthcare Center July 2 2026. I was greeted by Zach, the executive director, and by Robert, the admissions director. Zach led me on a tour through the facility which was clean, quiet, and felt like home. The staff were friendly and the residents were content. It struck me that everyone took pride in what they do. I was grateful for this opportunity to see and hear everything firsthand.
Andres Iturbe
Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the excellent medical care and assistance, and thank you to all the staff for their work.
Maria Bornn
Jun 2026
My one time visit at Briar was a four star due to not being able to walk through and make a proper observation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Briarwood Health Care Center offer?
Briarwood Health Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Briarwood Health Care Center located?
Briarwood Health Care Center is located at 1440 Vine St in Denver, Colorado.
What do families say about Briarwood Health Care Center?
Most reviewers describe Briarwood as a clean, welcoming skilled nursing and rehab facility with friendly, attentive staff who build real relationships with residents and families. A handful of reviewers, however, report serious concerns about communication, visitation policies, and hygiene-related care lapses.
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