Briarwood Village

Nursing Home · Coldwater, OH

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number365341

Contact & location

100 Don Desch Drive
Coldwater, OH 45828
Mercer County
Phone
(419) 678-2311
ZIP code
45828 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
112
Residents per day
95.1 (85% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
HCF of Briarwood, INC.
Chain
HCF Management (22 facilities, avg 3.1★)
Medicare certified since
December 30, 1976
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.37 (state 3.69 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.68 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.59 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.11 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.99 (state 3.28 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
64.5 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
63.2 (state 43.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 8, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 10.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
4
Citations on record (3 years)
28 health · 23 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-09-15 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-26
2025-09-15 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-26
2025-09-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-26
2025-08-14 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2025-08-15
2025-04-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-18
2025-04-07 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-18
2024-10-02 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.
F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-15
2024-08-08 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-28
2024-08-08 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-28
2024-08-08 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-28
2024-08-08 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-15
2024-08-08 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-28
2024-08-08 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-28
2022-10-25 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-15
2022-10-25 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-15
2022-10-25 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-15
2022-10-25 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-15
2022-10-25 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-15
2022-10-25 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-15
2022-10-25 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-15
2022-10-25 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-15
2022-10-25 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-15
2022-10-25 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-15
2020-01-16 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-02-14
2020-01-16 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-02-14
2020-01-16 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-02-14
2020-01-16 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-02-14
2020-01-16 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-02-14

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $17,345 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-08-14Fine$17,345

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Chad M. Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor TR (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 6%
David V. Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor TR (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 6%
Jeffrey L. Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor TR (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 6%
Joann C. Unverferth 12-29-04 Revocable Trust (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 5%
Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kendra M. U (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 7%
Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kerri A. Ro (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 7%
Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kevan R. Un (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 7%
Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kristen S. (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 7%
Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kyle J. Unv (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 7%
Joseph L. Unverferth 12-15-11 Irrv Grantor TR (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 6%
Lawrence G. Unverferth 12-13-11 Irrv Grantor TR (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 6%
R. Steven Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor TR (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 6%
Chappel, Margo (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
HCF Management, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hunter, Rachel (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Romes, Kerri (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Shaw, Anthony (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Unverferth, Chad (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Chappel, Margo (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Klay, Celeste (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Romes, Kerri (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Klay, Celeste (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Romes, Kerri (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Shaw, Anthony (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Unverferth, Chad (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Chappel, Margo (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
HCF Management, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hunter, Rachel (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Romes, Kerri (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Shaw, Anthony (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Unverferth, Chad (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Briarwood Village?

Briarwood Village has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Ohio.

How many beds does Briarwood Village have?

It has 112 certified beds and cares for about 95 residents per day.

Has Briarwood Village been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $17,345 in the last three years.

Who owns Briarwood Village?

It is part of HCF Management and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Briarwood Village?

(419) 678-2311. The facility is located at 100 Don Desch Drive, Coldwater, OH 45828.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.