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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Briarwood Health Center by Harborview

3888 Lavista Road, Tucker, GA 30084

Briarwood Health Center by Harborview, a 100-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Tucker, GA, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.94
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
11
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
115322
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
100
Residents
96
In Hospital
No
County
De Kalb
Last Inspection
Apr 25, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.94 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.45 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.25
CNA Hours
2.24
Total Nursing Hours
3.94 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.07
Nursing Turnover
41.0%
RN Turnover
62.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Briarwood Health Center by Harborview

Briarwood Health Center by Harborview operates 100 certified beds in Tucker, GA with approximately 96 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 2★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 11 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.94 total hours per resident day (national average 3.89); RN hours specifically are 0.45 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Briarwood Health Center by Harborview falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 41.0%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (11 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0585

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 21, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 25, 2025 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 8, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 25, 2025 Tag: 0565

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 8, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 19, 2024 Tag: 0677

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 22, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 19, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 22, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 7, 2023 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 7, 2023 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 7, 2023 Tag: 0677

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 7, 2023 Tag: 0661

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 7, 2023 Tag: 0660

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 7, 2023 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 20, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 13.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 27.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 6.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 21.5% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 50.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 9.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 19.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 97.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 90.2% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Briarwood Health Center by Harborview?
Briarwood Health Center by Harborview has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Briarwood Health Center by Harborview?
Briarwood Health Center by Harborview reports 3.94 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.45 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 41.0%.
How many beds does Briarwood Health Center by Harborview have?
Briarwood Health Center by Harborview has 100 certified beds with approximately 96 residents. The facility is located at 3888 Lavista Road, Tucker, GA 30084.
Does Briarwood Health Center by Harborview have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Briarwood Health Center by Harborview has 11 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Briarwood Health Center by Harborview received any fines or penalties?
No, Briarwood Health Center by Harborview has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Briarwood Health Center by Harborview?
Briarwood Health Center by Harborview is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Briarwood Health Center by Harborview last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Briarwood Health Center by Harborview was on Apr 25, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Briarwood Health Center by Harborview?
Briarwood Health Center by Harborview is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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