Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise dedicated individual nursing and aide staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 20 Google reviews

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Briarfield at Ashley Circle has a strong overall Medicare rating. Public reviewers frequently mention: dedicated individual nursing and aide staff and effective rehabilitation therapy team. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Briarfield at Ashley Circle receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the compassionate care and specific staff members, while others report severe neglect and poor facility conditions. Common criticisms focus on inadequate staffing, poor food quality, and hygiene issues, while positive reviews highlight individual staff members who provided dedicated support during difficult times.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff, nurses, and the aids where great.Special shout out to Sam. Excellent aid.”
“When I first entered the urine smell hits you. This is the first clue residents are not being cared for in a timely matter.”
“Any time there was a concern with my mom they called me immediately, I would highly recomend this place to anyone for their loved ones.”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility shows recurring problems with fire safety systems and infrastructure across multiple years, with repeated deficiencies in fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and emergency equipment appearing in 2020, 2023, and 2025 surveys. Families filed complaints about administration and resident rights issues. While all violations have correction dates, the pattern of recurring fire safety problems and ongoing safety concerns in the most recent 2025 survey suggest persistent operational challenges that warrant careful consideration.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Administration Deficiencies
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Egress Deficiencies
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Briarfield at Ashley Circle
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Owners
Reese, Diane
Owner
Reese, Edward
Owner
Reese, Diane
Owner (parent company)
Reese, Edward
Owner (parent company)
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