Skilled nursing · Flint, MI

Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation

3011 North Center Road, Flint, MI 48506

4 / 5CMS 117 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

78

Top 22%

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Solid. Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 78 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Michigan state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 8.8 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.81 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 45 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Michigan DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.81
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
45%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
8.8%
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Michigan state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★4 / 5
Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5
Staffing★★★★★3 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.81
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.61
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
45%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
36%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
8.8%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
21.9%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
1.6%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID235184
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainIndependent
Beds117
Avg residents94

Citations · last 36 months

  • No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Michigan DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation?

Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation been cited for resident harm?

Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation has no abuse icon, no federal fines, and no CMS conflict flags on record in the latest reconcile. The full citation record appears in the record section above.

Does Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation use antipsychotic medications?

8.8 percent of long-stay residents at Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 21.9 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 78 out of 100, putting it above the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Michigan state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation?

Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation is located at 3011 North Center Road, Flint, MI 48506. Phone: (810) 736-0600. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation a special focus facility?

Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation compare to other Flint skilled nursing facilities?

Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 78. The full Flint directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Flint directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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