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Briarwood Village

100 Don Desch Drive

3.9(8 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
112
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
112
History
Serving Coldwater and Mercer County since 1974
Care continuum
Spans short-term rehab to long-term residence
Language support
Free language assistance services for families
Operator
Part of the HCF Family of Companies

What Families Think

Reviewers describe Briarwood Village as a clean, well-kept community with friendly, attentive staff and a standout rehabilitation program. Feedback is limited to a handful of reviews, but the sentiment is largely positive, with residents and families praising the level of care and convenient location.

The Good

  • Staff described as caring and friendly
  • Facility called clean and well-kept
  • Rehab services praised as outstanding
  • Convenient location near shopping and food
  • Residents call it an affordable option

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available
  • Only a handful of reviews to judge from

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Briarwood Village is a senior living community in Coldwater, Ohio offering Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 8 reviews.

About Briarwood Village

Briarwood Village is an assisted living, independent living, and nursing care community in Coldwater, Ohio. Part of the HCF Family of Companies, the community has maintained a tradition of care for over 50 years, serving residents across multiple care levels from short-term rehabilitation to long-term residence.

The community offers assisted living and independent living options where residents can personalize their own apartments with personal furnishings and décor. Assisted living residents benefit from staff support for daily needs while maintaining privacy and autonomy. Independent living residents enjoy apartment-style living with the option to participate in community activities and programs.

Briarwood Village provides nursing care and rehabilitation services for residents requiring more intensive support. The facility features spacious resident rooms designed to feel homelike, with accommodations for personalization. Staff are available to assist residents and communicate with family members regarding care needs.

The community offers regular activities and programs throughout the day, including games, cards, and religious activities to promote socialization and engagement. Residents have access to outdoor walking paths and patios. The facility maintains diverse amenities and programming designed to keep residents active and involved in community life.

Briarwood Village employs a diverse workforce across professional and staff positions and is committed to providing language assistance services free of charge to residents and families who need them.

Types of Care at Briarwood Village

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Games
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Briarwood Village

3.9overall · 8 ratings combined

3.9★ on Google (8)

Nathaniel Perez

Mar 2022

via Google

Good place to live and cheap! I’ve lived here for a year now. The neighbors are friendly. The place is located close to a Walmart and many other food stops. Parking could be better but other than that it’s a convenient spot!

Peg Dorsten

Jan 2021

via Google

Clean and well kept, beautifully decorated. Staff is always friendly and help us poor lost soul's who get lost inside buildings too easily!

Rob.Christine Gilliland

Jan 2020

via Google

The Rehab facilities and staff are second to none. Outstanding care provided.

Deb Hemmelgarn

May 2016

via Google

Beautiful facility with caring staff that provides tender care and attention to our elderly loved ones. It is wonderful to know that our parents & grandparents are well cared for and have the attention they need and deserve. Our visits now revolve around visiting and enjoying our time together and not tending to their medical needs, housekeeping and trying to keep them safe. Keep up the great work!

Shanna Barns

Feb 2015

via Google

A lovely senior care community in Coldwater, Ohio. A nice gem that serves the Mercer County and surrounding areas all while giving 5 star services.

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Government Inspection History

7 inspection visits in the last three years, 51 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Sep 15, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 26, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 26, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 26, 2025

Aug 14, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 15, 2025

Apr 7, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2025

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2025

Oct 2, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 15, 2024

Aug 8, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard19 citations
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 30, 2024

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 30, 2024

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 30, 2024

  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 28, 2024

  • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 28, 2024

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 30, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 30, 2024

  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 30, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 30, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 30, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 30, 2024

  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 30, 2024

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 30, 2024

  • Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 30, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 15, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2024

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2024

  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 28, 2024

Oct 25, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 15, 2022

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 15, 2022

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 15, 2022

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 15, 2022

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 15, 2022

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 15, 2022

  • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 15, 2022

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 15, 2022

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 15, 2022

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 15, 2022

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2022

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2022

  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2022

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2022

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2022

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2022

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2022

Jan 16, 2020Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
  • Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 14, 2020

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 14, 2020

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2020

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2020

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2020

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2020

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2020

  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2020

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Briarwood Village offer?

Briarwood Village offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Briarwood Village located?

Briarwood Village is located at 100 Don Desch Drive in Coldwater, Ohio.

What do families say about Briarwood Village?

Reviewers describe Briarwood Village as a clean, well-kept community with friendly, attentive staff and a standout rehabilitation program. Feedback is limited to a handful of reviews, but the sentiment is largely positive, with residents and families praising the level of care and convenient location.

How did Briarwood Village do on recent health and safety inspections?

Briarwood Village had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 51 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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