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HomeCaliforniaBriarcrest Nursing Center

Briarcrest Nursing Center

5648 East Gotham Street, Bell Gardens, CA 902015629272641WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.3on Google(43 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
135
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $78,684

How Briarcrest Nursing Center Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
CA average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
CA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.41 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.58 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
43.1%
CA average
36.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.58 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.
Staff turnover is 43.1%, higher than the California average of 36.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
47
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 7, 2024
Most recent cycle
32
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 13, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 15 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Los Angeles County 65+
1,415,856
14.2% of county
County Population
9,936,690
Los Angeles County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

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. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
135
Avg Residents/Day
124.2
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 4, 1970
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
Mar 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
32
Weighted Score
227.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (103)

F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Apr 1, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Jan 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Jan 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jan 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0700Potential for Harm

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Survey: Jan 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Jan 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Nov 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Nov 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Aug 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1

+ 73 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$78,684
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
2
Total Penalties
4

Penalty History

FineJun 25, 2024
$34,061
FineMar 1, 2025
$44,623
Payment DenialMar 1, 2025
18 days denied
Payment DenialJun 25, 2024
47 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.51 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.33 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.58 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.41 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.10 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
43.1%
RN Turnover
52.6%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Partnership
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (41)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
WIN WIN ENTERPRISES, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization40%Dec 10, 2002
BH ALLIANCEDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 10, 2002
MANHATTAN FIVE PARTNERS LLCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 10, 2002
MISSION INVESTMENTS, INC.DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 4, 2024
KRIEGER, LEODIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 10, 2002
LAZAR, MARKDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 10, 2002
WINTNER, DANIELDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 10, 2002
WINTNER, JACOBINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 10, 2002
GURON, JOELMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
KUIZON, KRISTINAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AApr 1, 2025
SMEDRA, IRACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 10, 2002
WINTNER, JACOBCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 10, 2002
CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 11, 2018
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTIONS FOR HEALTH CAREOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMay 23, 2013
BUENO, LIBERTYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 4, 2025
BUTENKO, JULIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 24, 2023
CAPELA, HEIDIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 3, 2023
GURON, JOELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
HASSELL, LANCEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 25, 2022
JOHNSONBAUGH, JUNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 23, 2024
KUIZON, KRISTINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2025
LUTZ, LINDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2012
PALANA, CESAROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 2, 2025
SALAZAR, PAULINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 14, 2020
SMEDRA, IRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 10, 2002
WINTNER, JACOBOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 10, 2002
HASSELL, LANCEINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 9, 2025
CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 20, 2025
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTIONS FOR HEALTH CAREADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 14, 2025
SIRIUS BILLINGADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2024
BUTENKO, JULIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 24, 2023
CAPELA, HEIDIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 3, 2023
GURON, JOELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
HASSELL, LANCEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 25, 2022
JOHNSONBAUGH, JUNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 23, 2024
KUIZON, KRISTINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 1, 2025
LUTZ, LINDAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2012
PALANA, CESARADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 2, 2025
SALAZAR, PAULINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 14, 2020
SMEDRA, IRAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 10, 2002
WINTNER, JACOBADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 10, 2002

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Briarcrest Nursing Center and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Briarcrest Nursing Center
Bell Gardens, CACurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $78,684
Bell Convalescent Hospital
Bell, CA4,224 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $93,980
Villa Del Rio
Bell Gardens, CA1.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $147,028
Maywood Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre
Maywood, CA2.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $37,385
California Post-Acute Care
Lynwood, CA2.2 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $33,120
Lynwood Post Acute Care Center
Lynwood, CA2.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Granada Post Acute
Lynwood, CA2.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Briarcrest Nursing Center
Bell Gardens, CA · Current facility
—1/51/53/5$78,684
Bell Convalescent Hospital
Bell, CA
4,224 ft1/51/54/5$93,980
Villa Del Rio
Bell Gardens, CA
1.4 mi1/51/53/5$147,028
Maywood Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre
Maywood, CA
2.0 mi1/52/51/5$37,385
California Post-Acute Care
Lynwood, CA
2.2 mi1/51/51/5$33,120
Lynwood Post Acute Care Center
Lynwood, CA
2.2 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Granada Post Acute
Lynwood, CA
2.2 mi4/54/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Briarcrest Nursing Center?▾
Briarcrest Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Briarcrest Nursing Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Briarcrest Nursing Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Briarcrest Nursing Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Briarcrest Nursing Center had 32 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 13, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $78,684.
What are the staffing levels at Briarcrest Nursing Center?▾
Briarcrest Nursing Center provides 4.41 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours, 1.33 LPN hours, and 2.51 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 43.1%.
How many beds does Briarcrest Nursing Center have?▾
Briarcrest Nursing Center has 135 certified beds with an average of 124.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Partnership owned and is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Briarcrest Nursing Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 1 in Bell Gardens. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Briarcrest Nursing Center?▾
On Google Maps, Briarcrest Nursing Center has a rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 43 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

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