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Briarwood Village

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

100 Don Desch Drive, Coldwater, OH 45828112 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.9/5

based on 8 Google reviews

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6/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (12 vs median 8.0)
  • High staff turnover (62%)
  • High RN turnover (74%)

Bottom 25% in OH · Below recommended RN staffing · Below chain average · $26,685 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Briarwood Village is well-regarded for its clean environment and high-quality rehabilitation services. However, because one resident describes it as an apartment-style living arrangement, families should clarify whether the facility functions primarily as independent senior housing or a skilled nursing facility to ensure it meets their specific medical needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

8 reviews on Google
Briarwood Village presents a complex picture, as reviews range from praise for its physical appearance and rehab services to confusion regarding its primary function. While some families appreciate the clean environment and attentive staff, others have left low ratings without providing context, and one resident describes the facility more like an apartment complex than a traditional nursing home.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
FoodN/AStaff9.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValue8.0

Strengths

  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Friendly and helpful staff
  • High-quality rehabilitation services

Concerns

  • Lack of detailed feedback in negative reviews (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2343.02015(2)5.02016(1)5.02020(1)5.02021(1)4.02022(1)5.02023(1)1.02026(1)

Distribution · 8 analyzed

5
5
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
2

How They Respond to Reviews

75%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed that you are quite active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that family input to improve the daily experience for residents here?
  • 2With 112 residents at Briarwood Village, what specific steps are you taking to increase your staffing levels and ensure more personalized attention for each individual?
  • 3Given the recent focus on health inspection standards, could you walk me through the specific changes or improvements you have implemented to ensure the highest quality of care?
  • 4I’ve read great things about your rehabilitation services; how do you integrate those therapy goals into the resident's daily life and activities?
  • 5Since the facility is well-regarded for being clean and well-maintained, how do you ensure that same level of consistency and detail in your medical care and nursing protocols?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your specific protocol for communicating with family members and ensuring they are kept in the loop?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Beautiful facility with caring staff that provides tender care and attention to our elderly loved ones.

Family member of resident · 2016★★★★★

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

Rehab patient family member · 2020★★★★★

Good place to live and cheap! I’ve lived here for a year now. The neighbors are friendly.

Long-term resident · 2022★★★★
Source: 8 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.59hrs
79%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.11hrs
76%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
63%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
75%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

4

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

6

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility56.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
56.0%
US
93.4%
OH
92.6%
Mercer
91.9%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.3%
Better than Avg
Here
2.3%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Mercer
14.1%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.8%
US
19.4%
OH
21.6%
Mercer
20.8%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
9.5%
US
15.5%
OH
9.4%
Mercer
15.3%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
19.9%
US
19.5%
OH
25.4%
Mercer
20.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
10.1%
US
15.3%
OH
6.9%
Mercer
12.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility28.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.6%
US
81.8%
OH
78.4%
Mercer
73.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility28.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.4%
US
79.8%
OH
75.6%
Mercer
77.9%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.5%
US
1.6%
OH
1.2%
Mercer
1.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

10deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (10.1)
7 complaint-triggered
$26,685 in fines

Families have filed seven complaints against Briarwood Village, triggering investigations that found deficiencies in infection control, accident prevention, nursing supervision, and medication management. The facility shows recurring problems with safety systems, care planning, and medication handling across multiple surveys from 2020 to 2025. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues in core care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges families should carefully consider.

Sep 15, 2025Complaint
3
0565Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Aug 14, 2025Complaint
1
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Apr 7, 2025Complaint
2
0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Oct 2, 2024Complaint
1
0727Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

Aug 8, 2024Routine
19
0730Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

0947Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

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

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0223Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0753Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0006Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Oct 25, 2022Routine
17
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0923Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0947Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0293Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0355Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 14, 2025

$17,345

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Briarwood Village

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Hcf Management

Chain Size

22 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.4/5 · Rank 17 of 22

Ownership & Management

Owners

Hcf Operations, INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Chad M. Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor Tr

Owner (parent company) · Organization

David V. Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor Tr

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Hcf, INC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Jeffrey L. Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor Tr

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Joann C. Unverferth 12-29-04 Revocable Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kendra M. U

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kerri a. Ro

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kevan R. Un

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kristen S.

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kyle J. Unv

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Joseph L. Unverferth 12-15-11 Irrv Grantor Tr

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Lawrence G. Unverferth 12-13-11 Irrv Grantor Tr

Owner (parent company) · Organization

R. Steven Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor Tr

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Key personnel

Chappel, MargoOfficer / DirectorKlay, CelesteOfficer / DirectorRomes, KerriOfficer / DirectorKlay, CelesteOfficer / DirectorRomes, KerriOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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