• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)
• Has 135 certified beds with an average of 126.4 residents per day (94% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 26 deficiencies (inspected Mar 13, 2025)
• Has been fined a total of $78,684 across 2 fine(s)
• Total nursing staff: 4.30 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 37.5%
• Part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain (32 facilities)
Briarcrest Nursing Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Bell Gardens, California with 135 certified beds. It has been operating since 1970. The facility scored below average compared to California facilities.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
+ 72 more deficiencies
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRA E SMEDRA LIVING TRUST | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 22% | Dec 10, 2002 |
| SHERSHER LP | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 23% | Dec 10, 2002 |
| WIN WIN ENTERPRISES, LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 40% | Dec 10, 2002 |
| SMEDRA, IRA | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 22% | Dec 10, 2002 |
| CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jun 11, 2018 |
| PROFESSIONAL DIRECTIONS FOR HEALTH CARE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | May 23, 2013 |
| BUENO, LIBERTY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 4, 2025 |
| BUTENKO, JULIE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 24, 2023 |
| CAPELA, HEIDI | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 3, 2023 |
| GURON, JOEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 30, 2024 |
| HASSELL, LANCE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 25, 2022 |
| JOHNSONBAUGH, JUNE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 23, 2024 |
| KUIZON, KRISTINA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2025 |
| LUTZ, LINDA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2012 |
| PALANA, CESAR | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 2, 2025 |
| SALAZAR, PAULINA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 14, 2020 |
| SMEDRA, IRA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 10, 2002 |
| WINTNER, JACOB | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 10, 2002 |
| SMEDRA, IRA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Dec 10, 2002 |
| WINTNER, JACOB | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Dec 10, 2002 |
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