Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center
South Bend, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155831) · 131 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,839
Phone: (574) 318-4600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 48.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,839.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. The facility is certified for 131 beds and reports an average of 92.5 residents. It has been certified since May 7, 2015, and is operated under non-profit (other) ownership, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Briarcliff holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 4.26 per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,839.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
Briarcliff is part of the Sterling Healthcare chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 across the chain. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recently published data vintage available at the time of listing creation. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Briarcliff has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Briarcliff accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 48.6%. CMS rates staffing 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,839.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Briarcliff is certified for 131 beds and reports an average of 92.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit (other) organization and is part of the Sterling Healthcare chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average rating of 3.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Briarcliff has been certified since May 7, 2015.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Briarcliff's are 2, 2, 3, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5743184600 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5743184600 for arrangements.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for Briarcliff at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155831?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.